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Service Mode determines the model catalog, service paths, and pricing for an API key. Select Dedicated, Performance, or Economy when creating a key in the Console.

Available modes

A model may be available in more than one mode with different pricing. Compare models and prices in the catalog.

Selecting a mode for the API key

  1. Open API Keys in the Console, then create a new key.
  2. Select the Service Mode based on the model and pricing plan you wish to use.
  3. Use that key in the API request.
One API key corresponds to one Service Mode. To use multiple modes, create separate keys. The mode is determined by the key, not by additional parameters in the request; there is no automatic fallback to another mode.

Check the catalog and pricing based on the API key

Call GET /v1/models using the API key you intend to use:
The models and prices in the response are determined by the Service Mode associated with the API key used. The price for each model is available in the pricing object. See the Models reference for field definitions and public catalog endpoints.

Usage limits and compatibility

Quotas are shared within the organization for each Service Mode. Details are available at Usage & Limits. Support for features, protocols, and output limits follows the model. Use the API Reference and model pages to check for support.