OverviewGetting Started

Quickstart Guide

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Getting started with Alephant takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to set up your workspace and start managing your AI costs.

1. Add a Payment Method

Secure your workspace by adding a payment method. Depending on your plan (Free, Pro, Team, Enterprise), this ensures uninterrupted service when scaling your AI operations or purchasing additional Virtual Keys.

2. Connect Your AI Provider (Master Key)

Bring your own LLM API key (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google).

  1. Navigate to Keys in the dashboard.
  2. Click Add API Key.
  3. Select your provider and securely store your key. Your raw key is encrypted at rest and never exposed to end-users.

3. Configure Your First Budget

Set up financial guardrails to prevent unexpected bills.

  1. Go to the Finance tab.
  2. Set a Workspace Budget with an alert threshold (e.g., notify at 80% usage).
  3. If on an Enterprise plan, you can also allocate budgets to specific departments.

Next Steps

  • Create an Agent: Generate a Virtual Key to use in your applications.
  • Invite your Team: Add team members or departments to collaborate securely.