# Use your own API Key

Use this page when you want Fetch Hive to run model-backed work against your own provider credentials instead of the hosted default.

## Overview

Fetch Hive exposes two model access modes in the UI:

* **Hosted**
* **Personal**

You choose between them with **Charge Type** controls in the editor surfaces where model-backed work is configured. You can also set a workspace-wide default from **Workspace** with **Default charge type**.

When you choose **Personal**, you should expect to connect the relevant provider credentials through [Integrations](https://docs.fetchhive.com/your-workspace/integrations).

## How do I set the default charge type? <a href="#set-default-charge-type" id="set-default-charge-type"></a>

Open **Settings** in the sidebar, then click **Workspace**.

Find **Default charge type**.

Choose **Hosted** if you want new work to default to Fetch Hive-hosted model access.

Choose **Personal** if you want new work to default toward your own connected provider credentials.

Click **Save** to apply the workspace default.

## How do I use a personal model in prompts, workflows, and agents? <a href="#use-personal-model" id="use-personal-model"></a>

In prompt editors, open **Parameters**, then change **Charge Type** to **Personal**.

In workflow editors, open the relevant **Step settings** for a model-backed step such as **AI Prompt**, then change **Charge Type** to **Personal**.

In agent editors, open **Agent Settings**, then change **Charge Type** to **Personal**.

After you switch to **Personal**, keep using the same editor surface to choose the model and finish the rest of the configuration.

## How do I connect provider credentials? <a href="#connect-provider-credentials" id="connect-provider-credentials"></a>

Open **Tools** in the sidebar, then click **Integrations**.

Find the provider you want to connect and click **Connect**.

Complete the OAuth flow if the provider uses OAuth.

If the provider uses a direct secret instead, enter the API key in the modal and save it.

Return to your prompt, workflow, or agent after the connection is in place.

## What is the difference between Hosted and Personal? <a href="#hosted-vs-personal" id="hosted-vs-personal"></a>

Use **Hosted** when you want Fetch Hive-hosted model access.

Use **Personal** when you want the provider portion of the usage to be associated with your own connected credentials.

The current cost breakdown UI reflects that difference. When a run uses **Personal**, Fetch Hive labels the provider portion as **Provider Cost (billed to your API key)** and notes **You pay provider separately via your API key**.

When a run uses **Hosted**, Fetch Hive labels the provider portion as **Provider Cost (paid by Fetch Hive)**.

See also: [Workspace settings](https://docs.fetchhive.com/your-workspace/workspace-settings), [Integrations](https://docs.fetchhive.com/your-workspace/integrations), [Prompts](https://docs.fetchhive.com/prompts/prompts), [Workflows](https://docs.fetchhive.com/workflows/workflows), and [Agents](https://docs.fetchhive.com/api-reference/agents)