# Setting up your own key for AI features

Model required:\
Model: 4 Sonnet | 4.5 Sonnet | 4.6 Sonnet\
Minimum Thinking budget: 3000|5000|5000 {Respectively for the models}\
Max Thinking Budget: 5000| 10,000| 10,000 {Respectively for the models}<br>

Steps to create the Claude API key:

1. Navigate to the "API Keys" section in your account dashboard or settings.
2. Click the "+Create Key" button.
3. Give your API key a descriptive name (e.g., "My\_First\_Claude\_App") and click "Create".
4. Immediately copy the generated key and store it in a secure location (like a password manager). For security reasons, the key will not be shown again after you leave this page.

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