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

# byok setup

> bring your own deepgram and openai keys for unlimited usage

byok (bring your own keys) uses your own deepgram and openai accounts. miniti's backend is not in the audio path - streams go from your device directly to the providers.

## requirements

* a deepgram account with an api key - [get one](https://console.deepgram.com/signup)
* an openai account with an api key - [get one](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)

## setup

1. open miniti
2. enter your keys on the home screen, or go to **settings → api keys**
3. save

your keys are stored locally on your device (in the system keychain).

## costs

you pay deepgram and openai directly for what you use:

* **deepgram nova-3** - speech-to-text, per-minute pricing (see deepgram's current pricing)
* **openai gpt-5 mini** - ai insights, token-based pricing (see openai's current pricing)

miniti does not charge anything for byok.

## switching between byok and managed

miniti retains your byok keys when you switch to managed mode. flip back to byok at any time without re-entering keys.

## privacy notes

* in byok, audio streams go directly from your device to deepgram - miniti's backend is not involved
* transcripts are sent to openai for insights (same as managed mode, but via your openai account)
* see [privacy policy](https://miniti.app/privacy) for specifics