Official path checked Jul 28, 2026

How to get an NVIDIA NIM API key.

NVIDIA documents free serverless API access for development and prototyping. You need an NVIDIA account and must complete its Developer Program flow.

Before you startAbout 4 minutes

Not listed in the official quickstart. Availability can still vary.

Use your own account and key. FreeToken.link does not distribute shared credentials, and an official free-access statement is not the same as a live quota guarantee for every account.

What you need

  • An NVIDIA account you control.
  • Acceptance into the NVIDIA Developer Program flow.
  • A model selected in the official NVIDIA API catalog.

Application steps

  1. Open the NVIDIA API catalog

    Choose the model you want to test on build.nvidia.com.

  2. Join the Developer Program

    Sign in with an NVIDIA account and accept the Developer Program flow.

  3. Create the API key

    Click Get API Key, then copy the key shown once.

  4. Return and verify

    Paste the key into FreeToken.link. It is sent only to NVIDIA for validation.

How to confirm the key

A successful request to NVIDIA's official models endpoint confirms authentication for that endpoint. It does not prove that every catalog model is enabled or that your quota will remain unchanged.