From Account Setup to Your First API Call, Complete It Step by Step.
Follow these steps: sign in, check your balance, choose a model, create an API key, configure your client, and send a test request.
Follow the Steps Below.
Different tools may use different interfaces, but the required account, balance, API key, endpoint, and model name are essentially the same.
Sign In or Create an OmniDino Account
Open the OmniDino dashboard and sign in. If you do not have an account yet, register first. After signing in, you can manage your balance, API keys, model access, and usage records from the dashboard.
Check Your Account Balance
API usage is deducted from your account balance based on model pricing and actual consumption. Before configuring a client, make sure you have enough balance for at least one test request.
Choose Your Tool and Model
Before creating an API key, decide which tool and model you plan to use. This helps prevent choosing the wrong protocol, model name, or key group.
Create and Copy an API Key
Open the API key management page and create a dedicated key for the current tool or project. Use a clear name so it is easier to track usage, disable the key, and troubleshoot later.
Enter the Base URL, API Key, and Model Name
Most clients require three core values. Use the endpoint that matches the client’s protocol, and enter the exact model name shown in the OmniDino dashboard or model marketplace.
https://api.omnidino.com/v1
Commonly used with Codex, Cherry Studio’s OpenAI provider, and custom OpenAI-compatible applications.
https://api.omnidino.com
Claude Code and Claude Desktop usually use the root URL and generate the request path automatically.
/v1. OpenAI-compatible clients usually use a URL with /v1, while Claude-native clients usually use the root URL.
Send a Minimal Request to Verify the Setup
Send a simple task in your target client, or use the commands below to verify that the API key and endpoint are working.
curl https://api.omnidino.com/v1/models \
-H "Authorization: Bearer PASTE_YOUR_API_KEY"curl https://api.omnidino.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer PASTE_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "ENTER_MODEL_NAME_FROM_DASHBOARD",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Reply with: OmniDino connected"
}
]
}'If a Request Fails, Check These Items in Order.
Start with the most common configuration issues before investigating model, balance, or network problems.
Configuration Checklist
- Confirm that the API key was copied in full and contains no leading or trailing spaces.
- Confirm that the Base URL matches the client’s protocol.
- Confirm that the model name exactly matches the name shown in the dashboard.
- Confirm that the API key’s group, permissions, and usage limit allow access to the target model.
- Confirm that your account balance is sufficient.
- Confirm that your local network can access api.omnidino.com.
When Contacting Support
- Provide your account email address.
- Include the tool and operating system version you are configuring.
- Provide the model name, endpoint, and complete error message.
- You may include screenshots with sensitive information hidden.
- Never send your account password or full API key.
- Support email: [email protected].
Setup Complete. You Can Now Start Using OmniDino.
Your account, balance, API key, endpoint, and model name are ready. Next, open the guide for your target tool or use CC Switch to manage multiple clients.