API Key Configuration in AI
From the Cursor cheat sheet ยท AI Models & Configuration ยท verified Jul 2026
API Key Configuration
Use your own API keys
bash
# Configure in Cursor Settings > Models
# Supported custom keys:
- OpenAI API key
- Anthropic API key
- Google AI API key
- Azure OpenAI endpoint
- AWS Bedrock credentials
# Configuration steps:
1. Open Cursor Settings (Ctrl+Shift+J)
2. Navigate to Models
3. Enter API key
4. Verify connection
# Notes:
- Keys encrypted, not stored locally
- Custom keys don't support o1/o1-mini
- Usage billed to your accountbash
// EXAMPLE: Azure OpenAI setup
{
"azure": {
"endpoint": "https://myorg.openai.azure.com",
"apiKey": "your-api-key",
"deployment": "gpt-4"
}
}
// EXAMPLE: Using custom OpenAI key
Settings > Models > OpenAI
API Key: sk-...
โ Verified and connected๐ก Use custom keys for unlimited usage
โก Azure/AWS for enterprise compliance
๐ Keys verified before activation
๐ Reasoning models require Cursor subscription
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