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# Initialize AI Gateway

To start using AI Gateway on GreenNode, follow these steps:

**Step 1:** Access the AI Gateway interface on the GreenNode Console via: <http://aigateway.console.greennode.ai/>​

**Step 2:** In the left-hand menu, select AI Gateway, then click the Create an AI Gateway button.

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**Step 3:** On the Create New Gateway screen, fill in the following information:

* **AI Gateway Name:** Provide a memorable name for your gateway. The name must contain only a–z, A–Z, 0–9, underscore (\_) or hyphen (-), and be between 5 and 50 characters
* **Model Provider:**
  * Select the AI model provider you want to connect to, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or DeepSeek.
  * **API Key:** Enter the corresponding API Key from the provider. If you do not have one, click Get API Key — you will be redirected to the provider’s page to obtain it.
  * **Choose Model:** Select the AI model you want to use (e.g., gemini-1.5, gemini-2.0, etc.). To view the full list, click View full list to display all supported models.
* **Gateway Config:** By default, the system enables the Authenticated Gateway feature. An authentication token will be automatically generated — you can use this token to send requests to the AI Gateway

**Step 4:** Click Create an AI Gateway. Your AI Gateway will be initialized and ready for use.

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