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How To Get An OpenRouter API Key

This simple guide shows you how to create and set up your OpenRouter API key in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Create an OpenRouter account

First, head over to Openrouter.ai and start by clicking the "Sign up with email/wallet" button to create your account.

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Step 2: Access the Keys Section

After logging in to your account, look for and click on the "Keys" option in the navigation menu.

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Step 3: Generate a New Key

On the Keys page, locate and click the "Create Key" button to start generating your API key.

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Step 4: Name Your Key

When the popup appears, give your API key a meaningful name that you'll easily recognize later. Then, click "Create" to generate your key.

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Step 5: Secure Your API Key

Once generated, immediately copy your secret API key and store it in a secure location. Remember, for security purposes, you won't be able to see this key again after leaving the page.

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Step 6: Enter Your API Key into Definer

  1. Right-click on the Definer icon located next to the address bar, then select "Definer Options".
  2. Go to the "Sources" page and find the "Open Router" source in the list.
  3. Click on "Settings".
  4. In the "Provider" field, choose "Open Router".
  5. Paste your newly created API key into the "API Key" field.

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By following these steps, you’ve successfully integrated Open Router with the Definer popup dictionary browser extension.

If you need help, feel free to create a new post with the "Help" flair in the r/lumetrium_definer subreddit.