MiniMax API Key: Complete Guide

What is a MiniMax API Key?

A MiniMax API key is a unique authentication token that grants access to the full suite of AI services from MiniMax (also known as Hailuo AI). These services include powerful models for text generation, speech synthesis, video creation, image generation, and music composition.

Your key serves as your identity when making requests to any endpoint. It's required for every call and determines your usage quota and billing.

How to Get Your MiniMax API Key

How to Use Your Key

All requests require authentication via a Bearer token in the HTTP header. Here's how to use your key in code:

Python Example

import requests

API_KEY = "your_minimax_api_key"
url = "https://api.minimax.chat/v1/text/chatcompletion_v2"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
    "model": "abab6.5s-chat",
    "messages": [
        {"role": "user", "content": "Hello, MiniMax!"}
    ]
}

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())

JavaScript Example

const API_KEY = "your_minimax_api_key";

const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.minimax.chat/v1/text/chatcompletion_v2",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      "Authorization": `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      model: "abab6.5s-chat",
      messages: [
        { role: "user", content: "Hello, MiniMax!" }
      ],
    }),
  }
);

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL Example

curl -X POST "https://api.minimax.chat/v1/text/chatcompletion_v2" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_minimax_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "abab6.5s-chat",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

Security Best Practices

• 1.Never expose your key in client-side code - Always keep it on the server side.
• 2.Use environment variables - Store credentials in .env files, never hardcode them.
• 3.Rotate keys regularly - Generate new credentials periodically for better security.
• 4.Monitor usage - Keep track of your API usage to detect any unauthorized access.

What You Can Do with Your Key

A single key unlocks access to all available AI services:

Pricing

Through our proxy service, your key costs only 40% of the official price. You get the exact same functionality, same endpoints, and same performance - just at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions