# Mistral AI: credentials

Under Connections, category AI providers, you store a Mistral API key so workspaces can use Mistral models with your account.

> Source: https://www.mainpath.ai/en/docs/mistral-credentials/

**Mistral AI** lives under **Connections** in the **AI providers** category. The official third-party path is an **API key** from the [Mistral console](https://console.mistral.ai). Mistral does not offer OAuth for API access.

When you create a workspace you pick this connection. The platform writes the key into the workspace environment and starts the AI agent. Rules and skills are always installed.

You may choose only **one** Mistral account per workspace; you can combine it with accounts from other providers.

## Store an API key

1. Create a key in the Mistral console under **API keys**.
2. Open **Connections → Add connection → Mistral AI**.
3. Enter **Name**, **Slug**, and the **API key**.

The platform checks the key for free against `GET https://api.mistral.ai/v1/models`.

## Use it in a workspace

1. When creating a workspace, select the Mistral connection under **AI credentials**.
2. After provisioning, `MISTRAL_API_KEY` is available.