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BYOK (Bring Your Own API Key): overview

BYOK lets you use your own AI provider accounts inside Youbooks.

This is useful if you:

  • already have provider accounts you want to bill usage through, or
  • want more control over which models are used for different steps.

How BYOK works in Youbooks

  1. You add provider API keys in your account settings.
  2. You set model preferences for different workflow steps (structuring, writing, editing, etc.).
  3. In the New Book form, enable Bring Your Own API Key.
  4. Your project runs using your configured providers.

Supported providers

Youbooks supports keys for:

  • Google Gemini
  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic

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Need help?

Use the support chat widget (bottom-right in the app), or email master@youbooks.com.

If you’re asking about a specific book, include your Project ID (you’ll find it on the book’s page).