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The FriendliAI API is a REST API you call over HTTP from any language. Most inference endpoints are OpenAI-compatible, so existing OpenAI clients work once you change the base URL and API key. Requests to Friendli Model APIs and Friendli Dedicated Endpoints go to https://api.friendli.ai. Requests to Friendli Container go to your own container’s address.

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Authentication

1

Create a Friendli Suite Account

If you haven’t already, sign up for an account.
2

Sign In

Then, sign in. Friendli Suite opens your dashboard.
3

Create a FriendliAI API Key

  1. In the left sidebar, click Settings. Then, click API Keys.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click Create API Key.
  3. (Optional) Name your API key and set an expiration date.
  4. Click Create Key.
  5. Click Copy.
Last modified on August 20, 2026