Getting Started

Get started with PandaLink AI Gateway in just a few steps.

Step 1: Create an Account

Sign up for a free account at pandalink.ai/login. No credit card required for the free tier.

Step 2: Get Your API Key

After signing in, go to your Dashboard to generate an API key. Your API key will look like this:

ak_live_demo_7JH8K92LMN34XYZ...

Important: Keep your API key secure. Do not share it publicly or commit it to version control.

Step 3: Make Your First Request

Use the API endpoint to send your first chat completion request:

curl -X POST https://api.pandalink.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ak_live_demo_YOUR_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "qwen3-14b",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
    ]
  }'

Step 4: View Response

You will receive a response in the following format:

{
  "id": "chatcmpl-xxx",
  "model": "qwen3-14b",
  "choices": [{
    "message": {
      "role": "assistant",
      "content": "Hello! How can I help you today?"
    }
  }],
  "usage": {
    "prompt_tokens": 10,
    "completion_tokens": 15,
    "total_tokens": 25
  }
}

Next Steps