How to add your own LLM API key (BYOK)
Use your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, or other provider API key with AURA.
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
BYOK lets you use your own LLM API key instead of the shared AURA platform key.
Why use BYOK?
- Your own pricing and rate limits
- Full control over which model your bot uses
- Compliance requirements that prevent using shared keys
How to set it up
- Go to Settings → LLM Config in your dashboard.
- Select your provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Mistral, etc.).
- Paste your API key. It is encrypted immediately.
- Click Validate — AURA makes a test request to confirm the key works.
- Assign this config to your bot in Bots → Edit Bot → AI Settings.
Security
Your API key is encrypted with AES-256-CBC. See our Is my API key safe? article for full details.
Last updated April 16, 2026
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