> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mixroute.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Quick Start
> Get started with Mixroute Api in just three simple steps
## Step 1: Register and Sign In
Open the [MixRoute Console](https://console.mixroute.ai/), register your account, and sign in.
New users receive \$5 in free trial credit upon registration. You can make your first request without topping up.
## Step 2: Copy Your API Key
Your first API key is created automatically when you register.
1. Open **API Keys** in the console navigation.
2. Copy the existing key and use it in the request examples below.
3. Create an additional key only if you need a separate one for another application.
Keep your API key private. Do not put it in browser-side code or public repositories.
## Step 3: Start Calling
### 3.1 Connection Info
| Config | Value |
| - | - |
| API URL (Base URL) | `https://api.mixroute.ai/v1` |
| API Key | The key copied from API Keys |
| Request Format | Fully OpenAI API compatible |
### 3.2 Test Call
Quick test with curl:
```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.mixroute.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "gpt-5.5",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'
```
### 3.3 Code Examples
```python theme={null}
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.mixroute.ai/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.5",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
```
```javascript theme={null}
import OpenAI from 'openai';
const openai = new OpenAI({
apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
baseURL: 'https://api.mixroute.ai/v1'
});
const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({
model: 'gpt-5.5',
messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Hello!' }]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);
```
```java theme={null}
OpenAiService service = new OpenAiService(
"YOUR_API_KEY",
Duration.ofSeconds(60),
"https://api.mixroute.ai/v1"
);
ChatCompletionRequest request = ChatCompletionRequest.builder()
.model("gpt-5.5")
.messages(List.of(
new ChatMessage(ChatMessageRole.USER, "Hello!")
))
.build();
ChatCompletionResult result = service.createChatCompletion(request);
System.out.println(result.getChoices().get(0).getMessage().getContent());
```
Open **Wallet** to check your balance. Top up there when you need additional credit; it is not a prerequisite for using your initial trial credit.
## Next Steps
Congratulations! You've successfully set up MixRoute API. Then you can:
Learn about complete API specifications
Integrate MixRoute API with various tools
Save your API key safely and regularly check usage logs in the console to optimize costs. Happy coding!
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