> ## Documentation Index
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# DeepSeek AI

Detailed guide on how to use DeepSeek AI on TypingMind.

[YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/nxl8NkS2v5c)

## Step 1: Sign up for DeepSeek AI

First, you will need to sign up for a DeepSeek AI account at [https://platform.deepseek.com/sign\_in](https://platform.deepseek.com/sign_in)

![Untitled](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/7fxalBaEFNO2seEf/manage-and-connect-ai-models/deepseek-ai/Untitled.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=7fxalBaEFNO2seEf\&q=85\&s=05545f4a4a3e29ef4353a89d59bc5f0f)

## Step 2: Get DeepSeek API key

* Go to [https://platform.deepseek.com/api\_keys](https://platform.deepseek.com/api_keys)
* Create a new API key
* Copy the generated API key

![Untitled](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/typingmind/manage-and-connect-ai-models/deepseek-ai/Untitled%201.webp)

## Step 3: Use DeepSeek models on TypingMind

* Go to [**typingmind.com**](https://www.typingmind.com/)
* Navigate the Models menu on the left sidebar → Switch to API key tab
* Input the copied API key

![Api Key Tab](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/f18I_2hiObU32xEr/images/api-key-tab.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=f18I_2hiObU32xEr\&q=85\&s=cd0e293a1514cb9d086e8754ac1106ee)

After entering the API key for DeepSeek, switch back to Models tab → select DeepSeek → enable DeepSeek models you want to chat with.

![Deepseek Model](https://mintcdn.com/typingmind/VAznm0Uo9H9pR4_5/images/deepseek-model.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=VAznm0Uo9H9pR4_5\&q=85\&s=fd314566e5ce609b60ebf6eaab0cbdb4)


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