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When using third-party tools like CC Switch to switch between different large models, users must enter an API Key, which essentially means letting the software use the user's key to call the corresponding model's API on their behalf.

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Medium-term (~90 days)

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9/19/2026

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Valid until: 12/18/2026

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What Are APIs and API Keys? A 4-Minute Explainer Using DeepSeek's Docs

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