> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.riku.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.riku.ai/fundamentals-of-riku/connecting-keys/connecting-cohere-keys.md).

# Connecting Cohere Keys

Cohere follows a similar setup to OpenAI and requires an account for you to be able to use the key within Riku. The easiest way to do this is to head over to the [Cohere website](https://cohere.ai) and hit the Get started button in the top right. Direct link is [here](https://os.cohere.ai/register).

Once you have an account, you'll be in their old school operating system design. If you look at the bottom box on the screen, you will see API Keys. You can create new ones and give them a title. Why not create one called Riku?

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After creating this key, you will be able to copy it and go back to your [Riku dashboard](https://riku.ai/dashboard/api-settings) where you can enter it in the settings. This will now enable you to use all of the Cohere models within Riku. 


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