> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.typingmind.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Minimax Learn how to set up MiniMax models on TypingMind. ## Step 1: Create a MiniMax API account Go to [https://platform.minimax.io/login](https://platform.minimax.io/login) and create a new MiniMax API account. image.webp ## Step 2: Set up MiniMax API account You can go to [https://platform.minimax.io/user-center/basic-information/interface-key](https://platform.minimax.io/user-center/basic-information/interface-key) to get the API key and copy it to a safe place -you’ll need it to set up MiniMax on TypingMind. image.webp ## Step 3: Use MiniMax models on TypingMind You have two options for setting up Minimax models on TypingMind: ### 1. Use available Minimax models * Go to [typingmind.com](http://typingmind.com) * Go to Models → Switch to API keys tab and enter the API key for Minimax Minimax Api After that, switch back to Models tab → Select Minimax and enable the models you want to chat with. Minimax Models ### 2. Use Minimax as custom models This option is useful when a new model is released but hasn’t been added to the app yet. On TypingMind, go to Models → Add Custom Models and enter the following details: * Give the model any name you prefer * Enter the endpoint: [**`https://api.minimax.io/v1/chat/completions`**](https://api.minimax.io/v1/chat/completions) * Enter the Model ID and context length, for example, `MiniMax-M2` **,** context length 200,000 tokens. * Enable **Support Plugins** if you want to use plugins with this model. * Add a custom header row, then enter `Authorization` and the API key in the value textbox in the format: `Bearer your_api_key` - with the API key is the copied API key in step 2. * Click “**Test**” to verify the information is correct * Click **Add Model**. image.webp ## Step 4: Use MiniMax models via TypingMind Start a conversation with MiniMax on TypingMind! image.webp