> ## 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.

# Video Tutorials

> Step-by-step MixRoute videos: get started, configure Smart Routing, and connect Hermes Agent and n8n.

> [!NOTE]
>
> New to MixRoute? Watch the Getting started videos in order. Each video links to the matching written guide.

## Getting started

Seven short videos, from creating an account to tracking your usage.

1. [What is MixRoute](#video-b01)
2. [Sign up and top up](#video-b02)
3. [Console quick tour](#video-b03)
4. [Create an API key](#video-b04)
5. [Pick a model](#video-b05)
6. [Try models in console chat](#video-b06)
7. [Usage, billing and alerts](#video-b07)

### 1. What is MixRoute

An overview of MixRoute and how one API key connects you to GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and other models.

[MixRoute: What is MixRoute](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kcroh5Q1r1U?rel=0)

**Video: What is MixRoute** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcroh5Q1r1U)

Written guide: [Introduction](https://mixroute.ai/docs/introduction.md)

### 2. Sign up and top up

Create your MixRoute account, find your trial credit, and add credit to your wallet when needed.

[MixRoute: Sign up and top up](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/srb5URYiA3o?rel=0)

**Video: Sign up and top up** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srb5URYiA3o)

Written guide: [Quick Start, Step 1](https://mixroute.ai/docs/quickstart.md#step-1-register-and-sign-in) · [Top-up and Refund Terms](https://mixroute.ai/docs/refund-policy.md)

### 3. Console quick tour

A short walkthrough of the console and where to find its main features.

[MixRoute: Console quick tour](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/dU9JMDS51aI?rel=0)

**Video: Console quick tour** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU9JMDS51aI)

Written guide: [Quick Start](https://mixroute.ai/docs/quickstart.md)

### 4. Create an API key

Learn how to create and protect an additional API key; your first key is created automatically at registration.

[MixRoute: Create an API key](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xzlvQlPdtEo?rel=0)

**Video: Create an API key** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzlvQlPdtEo)

Written guide: [Quick Start, Step 2](https://mixroute.ai/docs/quickstart.md#step-2-copy-your-api-key) · [Why is my API Key invalid?](https://mixroute.ai/docs/faq/invalid-api-key.md)

### 5. Pick a model

Browse the model marketplace, compare specifications, and copy the exact model ID.

[MixRoute: Pick a model](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/52YuDDMoZg0?rel=0)

**Video: Pick a model** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52YuDDMoZg0)

Written guide: [How to choose the right AI model?](https://mixroute.ai/docs/faq/model-selection.md) · [Popular Models](https://mixroute.ai/docs/api-reference/models.md)

### 6. Try models in console chat

Ask the same question of different models in the console before writing code.

[MixRoute: Try models in console chat](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/tabsnjnklvE?rel=0)

**Video: Try models in console chat** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tabsnjnklvE)

Written guide: [How to choose the right AI model?](https://mixroute.ai/docs/faq/model-selection.md)

### 7. Usage, billing and alerts

Review request costs and billing records, and configure low-balance alerts.

[MixRoute: Usage, billing and alerts](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zDl3IIe17aQ?rel=0)

**Video: Usage, billing and alerts** · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDl3IIe17aQ)

Written guide: [Billing method & Usage tracking](https://mixroute.ai/docs/faq/billing-and-uasge.md) · [How do I set up low balance alerts?](https://mixroute.ai/docs/faq/alert.md)

## 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](https://mixroute.ai/docs/api-reference/smart-routing.md#video-r01)**
>
> Create a Smart Routing key and choose models for the Simple, Complex and Ultra tiers.

> **[Smart Routing with Hermes](https://mixroute.ai/docs/integrations/Hermes.md#video-r02)**
>
> Use a Smart Routing key with model auto in Hermes Agent, then review the selected models and savings.

## Integration walkthroughs

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

> **[Connect Hermes](https://mixroute.ai/docs/integrations/Hermes.md#video-a02)**
>
> Connect an installed Hermes Agent to MixRoute through a custom endpoint.

> **[Connect n8n](https://mixroute.ai/docs/integrations/n8n.md#video-a01)**
>
> Add MixRoute credentials and the Base URL to n8n, then test a chat workflow.


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