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 account
bash
// 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-...
โœ“ Verified and connected
๐Ÿ’ก Use custom keys for unlimited usage
โšก Azure/AWS for enterprise compliance
๐Ÿ” Keys verified before activation
๐Ÿ“Œ Reasoning models require Cursor subscription
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