> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.globalai.vip/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Global AI Quickstart: From Sign-Up to First API Call

> Walk through Global AI end to end in 5 minutes: register, top up, create a token, and make a real call with Python or curl.

Follow this guide to go from sign-up to your first Global AI API call in just a few minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register an account">
    Open [globalai.vip](https://globalai.vip), click **Sign in** in the top right, then click **Sign up** on the sign-in page, or go directly to [https://globalai.vip/sign-up](https://globalai.vip/sign-up).

    Enter a username, password, and email. Click **Send verification code**, enter the code you receive, and submit to finish registration. You can also use a GitHub account to sign in with one click.

    See [Sign up and sign in](/en/account/register-login) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Top up your account quota">
    After signing in, click **Wallet** in the left sidebar, or visit [https://globalai.vip/wallet](https://globalai.vip/wallet).

    * **Online payment**: Choose an amount and a payment method (Alipay, WeChat, Stripe, and others). After you complete the payment on the provider's page, your balance updates automatically.
    * **Redemption code**: Paste the code sent to you by support into the input box and click **Redeem**.

    See [Quota and top-up](/en/billing/topup) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API token">
    Click **API keys** in the left sidebar, or visit [https://globalai.vip/keys](https://globalai.vip/keys), then click **Create API key** in the top right.

    Enter a token name (name it by purpose, for example "Production" or "Testing"), and optionally set an expiration, remaining quota, model restrictions, or an IP allowlist.

    After submitting, **the API key appears in the table. Click the copy button next to the key** to grab it.

    See [Token management](/en/usage/tokens) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first call">
    Copy the API base URL from the home page (typically `https://globalai.vip/v1`), pair it with the token from the previous step, and start calling.

    <CodeGroup>
      ```python Python (OpenAI SDK) theme={null}
      from openai import OpenAI

      client = OpenAI(
          api_key="sk-xxxxxxxx",              # Token issued by the platform
          base_url="https://globalai.vip/v1"
      )

      response = client.chat.completions.create(
          model="gpt-5.6-sol",
          messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hi, please introduce yourself"}],
      )
      print(response.choices[0].message.content)
      ```

      ```bash curl theme={null}
      curl https://globalai.vip/v1/chat/completions \
        -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxxxxxxx" \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -d '{
          "model": "gpt-5.6-sol",
          "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
        }'
      ```
    </CodeGroup>

    When the call succeeds, the response text is available at `choices[0].message.content`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review usage logs">
    Click **Usage logs** in the left sidebar ([https://globalai.vip/usage-logs/common](https://globalai.vip/usage-logs/common)) to see the model, token usage, and quota deducted for the call you just made. Click **Dashboard** ([https://globalai.vip/dashboard/models](https://globalai.vip/dashboard/models)) for a daily call volume and consumption trend chart.

    See [Usage logs](/en/usage/logs) for details.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use it without writing code

If you just want to try models in a graphical interface, choose either option:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Built-in playground" icon="flask" href="/en/usage/api#playground-online-testing">
    The console includes a playground at [https://globalai.vip/playground](https://globalai.vip/playground). Pick a model and chat. It is a fast way to verify your token.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Third-party clients" icon="plug" href="/en/clients/overview">
    Enter the platform address and your token in ChatBox, Cherry Studio, Claude Code, or other clients.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API reference" icon="code" href="/en/usage/api">
    Supported endpoints, native Claude and Gemini formats, streaming output, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="tag" href="/en/billing/pricing">
    Review model pricing, billing rules, and quota conversion.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Personal settings" icon="shield-halved" href="/en/account/personal-settings">
    Bind your email, enable two-factor authentication, and register a Passkey.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/en/faq">
    Troubleshooting for failed calls, balance issues, unavailable models, and more.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


## Related topics

- [Welcome to Global AI](/en/index.md)
- [Global AI Account: Sign Up and Sign In Methods](/en/account/register-login.md)
- [Global AI FAQ: Accounts, Tokens, Calls, and Billing](/en/faq.md)
- [Global AI Quota & Top-Up: Online Payment, Codes, Referrals](/en/billing/topup.md)
- [Contact Us: Global AI Support and Partnerships](/en/contact.md)