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title: Using Fal API Key in LobeChat
description: >-
Learn how to integrate Fal API Key in LobeChat for AI image and video generation using cutting-edge models like FLUX, Kling, and more.
tags:
- Fal AI
- Image Generation
- Video Generation
- API Key
- Web UI
---
# Using Fal in LobeChat
<Image alt={'Using Fal in LobeChat'} cover src={'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/f253e749baaa2ccac498014178f93091.png'} />
[Fal.ai](https://fal.ai/) is a lightning-fast inference platform specialized in AI media generation, hosting state-of-the-art models for image and video creation including FLUX, Kling, HiDream, and other cutting-edge generative models. This document will guide you on how to use Fal in LobeChat:
<Steps>
### Step 1: Obtain Fal API Key
- Register for a [Fal.ai account](https://fal.ai/).
- Navigate to [API Keys dashboard](https://fal.ai/dashboard/keys) and click **Add key** to create a new API key.
- Copy the generated API key and keep it secure; it will only be shown once.
<Image
alt={'Open the creation window'}
inStep
src={
'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/3f3676e7f9c04a55603bc1174b636b45.png'
}
/>
<Image
alt={'Create API Key'}
inStep
src={
'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/214cc5019d9c0810951b33215349136e.png'
}
/>
<Image
alt={'Retrieve API Key'}
inStep
src={
'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/499a447e98dcc79407d56495d0305e2a.png'
}
/>
### Step 2: Configure Fal in LobeChat
- Visit the `Settings` page in LobeChat.
- Under **AI Service Provider**, locate the **Fal** configuration section.
<Image alt={'Enter API Key'} inStep src={'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/fa056feecba0133c76abe1ad12706c05.png'} />
- Paste the API key you obtained.
- Choose a Fal model (e.g. `fal-ai/flux-pro`, `fal-ai/kling-video`, `fal-ai/hidream-i1-fast`) for image or video generation.
<Image alt={'Select Fal model for media generation'} inStep src={'https://hub-apac-1.lobeobjects.space/docs/7560502f31b8500032922103fc22e69b.png'} />
<Callout type={'warning'}>
During usage, you may incur charges according to Fal's pricing policy. Please review Fal's
official pricing before heavy usage.
</Callout>
</Steps>
You can now use Fal's advanced image and video generation models directly within LobeChat to create stunning visual content.