> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.varios-ai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credentials

> The credentials management allows administrators to securely manage API keys, authentication data, and other sensitive information. Here you can configure and manage various authentication methods.

<Tip>
  Home > "Admin Menu" > "Groups"
</Tip>

## Credentials Management

The credentials management provides a clear interface for managing API keys and authentication data for various AI providers.

### Create New Credentials

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Credentials List">
    Navigate to the credentials management in the admin interface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add New Credentials">
    Click the green "New Credentials" button in the top right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Basic Data">
    <>
      Fill in the required fields:

      <ul>
        <li>**Name**: A descriptive name for the credentials</li>
        <li>**Provider**: Select the appropriate provider</li>
      </ul>
    </>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Provider-Specific Data">
    Depending on the selected provider, different fields will be displayed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click "Save" to create the credentials.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available Providers

### OpenAI

* **API Key\***: The OpenAI API key
* **Organization Key**: OpenAI Organization ID (optional)
* **Project Key**: OpenAI Project ID (optional)
* **API Base URL**: Default `https://api.openai.com/v1`

### Azure

* **API Key\***: The Azure OpenAI API key
* **API Base URL\***: The Azure OpenAI endpoint URL (e.g., `https://project-example.openai.azure.com/openai/`)
* **API Version\***: The Azure OpenAI API version (e.g., `2023-03-15-preview`)

### OpenAI Compatible

* **API Key\***: The API key for the compatible API
* **API Base URL\***: The base URL of the compatible API (default: `https://api.openai.com/v1`)

## Manage Credentials

### List of Credentials

The overview shows all configured credentials with:

* **Name**: The specified name of the credentials
* **Actions**:
  * Edit (pencil button)
  * Delete (trash button)

## Security Policies

### API Key Management

* **Access Control**: Only authorized administrators can manage credentials
* **Audit Logging**: All changes are logged

### Best Practices

<Steps>
  <Step title="Key Rotation">
    Rotate API keys regularly for maximum security.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Minimal Permissions">
    Use API keys with the minimal required permissions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitoring">
    Monitor API usage for unusual activities.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Backup">
    Create backups of the credentials configuration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **Important**: Ensure that the credentials correspond to the correct provider type.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Info**: Credentials can be used by multiple models that use the same provider.
</Info>

<Note>
  **Note**: Fields marked with an asterisk (\*) are mandatory and must be filled in.
</Note>