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Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have:
  1. OpenClaw installed Download and install OpenClaw. Once installed, you should be able to run openclaw from your terminal.
  2. A ToAPIs API key Sign in to the ToAPIs Console to obtain your API key (starts with sk-).
Note: If you don’t have a ToAPIs account yet, register at ToAPIs first.

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Configuration Steps

Run the following command in your terminal to start the setup wizard:
Follow the prompts and fill in the information below:

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Step 1: Select Model/Auth Provider

Use the arrow keys to select Custom Provider, then press Enter to confirm.

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Step 2: Enter API Base URL

Enter the following URL:

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Step 3: Enter API Key

Paste your ToAPIs API key obtained from the ToAPIs Console (sk-xxxxxxxxxxxx).

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Step 4: Select Endpoint Compatibility

Use the arrow keys to select OpenAI-compatible, then press Enter to confirm.

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Step 5: Enter Model ID

Enter the model ID you want to use, for example:

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You’re All Set

Once configuration is complete, OpenClaw will use ToAPIs as its backend. All your requests will be routed through ToAPIs to the chosen model.

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Troubleshooting

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Authentication failed?

  • Confirm your API key is correct and starts with sk-
  • Check that your key is active in the ToAPIs Console
  • Ensure your account has sufficient balance

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Model not available?

  • Make sure API Base URL is set to https://toapis.com/v1 (including the /v1 suffix)
  • Make sure Endpoint compatibility is set to OpenAI-compatible
  • Double-check the model ID spelling

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Support

If you encounter any issues:
[## Get Started with ToAPIs Sign up for ToAPIs today, get your API key, and start using AI with OpenClaw!](https://toapis.com)