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New to MixRoute? Watch the Getting started videos in order. Each video links to the matching written guide.

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Getting started

Seven short videos, from creating an account to tracking your usage.
  1. What is MixRoute
  2. Sign up and top up
  3. Console quick tour
  4. Create an API key
  5. Pick a model
  6. Try models in console chat
  7. Usage, billing and alerts

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1. What is MixRoute

An overview of MixRoute and how one API key connects you to GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and other models.
Video: What is MixRoute · Watch on YouTube Written guide: Introduction

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2. Sign up and top up

Create your MixRoute account, find your trial credit, and add credit to your wallet when needed.
Video: Sign up and top up · Watch on YouTube Written guide: Quick Start, Step 1 · Top-up and Refund Terms

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3. Console quick tour

A short walkthrough of the console and where to find its main features.
Video: Console quick tour · Watch on YouTube Written guide: Quick Start

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4. Create an API key

Learn how to create and protect an additional API key; your first key is created automatically at registration.
Video: Create an API key · Watch on YouTube Written guide: Quick Start, Step 2 · Why is my API Key invalid?

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5. Pick a model

Browse the model marketplace, compare specifications, and copy the exact model ID.
Video: Pick a model · Watch on YouTube Written guide: How to choose the right AI model? · Popular Models

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6. Try models in console chat

Ask the same question of different models in the console before writing code.
Video: Try models in console chat · Watch on YouTube Written guide: How to choose the right AI model?

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7. Usage, billing and alerts

Review request costs and billing records, and configure low-balance alerts.
Video: Usage, billing and alerts · Watch on YouTube Written guide: Billing method & Usage tracking · How do I set up low balance alerts?

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Smart Routing

Create a Smart Routing key, then use it in Hermes Agent to route each request to a suitable model.

Create a Smart Routing key

Create a Smart Routing key and choose models for the Simple, Complex and Ultra tiers.

Smart Routing with Hermes

Use a Smart Routing key with model auto in Hermes Agent, then review the selected models and savings.

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Integration walkthroughs

Watch each integration video alongside the setup steps in its written guide.

Connect Hermes

Connect an installed Hermes Agent to MixRoute through a custom endpoint.

Connect n8n

Add MixRoute credentials and the Base URL to n8n, then test a chat workflow.