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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/
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, the Fortytwo model will appear in the Models list.
Please note that several Fortytwo model modes may be available at the same time, and their names may differ from those shown in the illustrations.
If no models appear after clicking Refresh, check that the Base URL and API key have been entered correctly.
Jan: Configuring the provider
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Create new chat → Select a model — Under Fortytwo provider, select an available model from the list to start using it → Start chatting.Jan: Chatting with Fortytwo Preview model