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Use Fortytwo with desktop or web chat clients that support custom/third-party API backends.
This page currently covers Jan and will be expanded with other apps over time.
Prerequisites:
Base URL: https://api.fortytwo.network/v1
Network access to:https://api.fortytwo.network/
Model: fortytwo-preview
Authentication Token: YOUR_FORTYTWO_API_KEY
Keep your API key secure! Your API key should be treated like a password. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control systems.
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Download and install Jan from the official website, jan.ai .
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Navigate to Settings → Model Providers.Jan: Model Providers interface page
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Click Add Provider and enter a name, for example, Fortytwo.Jan: Entering the provider name
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Configure the provider:
  • API Key: Enter YOUR_FORTYTWO_API_KEY
  • Base URL: https://api.fortytwo.network/v1
  • Click Refresh to load available models.
After those fields are completed, fortytwo-preview model will appear in the Models list. This is the model that we will use.
If fortytwo-preview model doesn’t show up after you click Refresh, double-check if the Base URL and your API key are entered correctly.
Jan: Configuring the provider
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Create new chat → Select a model — select fortytwo-preview → start chatting.Jan: Chatting with Fortytwo Preview model

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Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the API: