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title: "Mistral API Key"
date: 2026-02-03
author: "Jeroen Moolenschot"
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# Mistral API Key

Mistral AI offers a free experimental tier that allows you to test their models via API without immediate costs. Follow these steps to get your key.

 
### 1. Create your Account

 
- Go to the [Mistral AI Console](https://console.mistral.ai/).
- Sign up using your email, Google, or GitHub account.
- Once logged in, you will be prompted to set up a **Workspace**. Give it a name (e.g., "MyLab") and accept the terms of service.

 
### 2. Activate the Free "Experiment" Plan

 Mistral requires you to select a plan to enable the API, but they offer a free tier for testing.

 
- In the left-hand sidebar, click on **Billing** or **Limits**.
- Look for the **"Experiment"** plan (often labeled as the Free or Experimental tier).
- Click **Subscribe** or **Select**.
- **Note:** You will likely be asked to verify your **phone number** via SMS. This is a security measure to prevent bot abuse of the free tier.

 
### 3. Generate your API Key

 Once your plan is active:

 
- Navigate to the **API Keys** section in the left sidebar.
- Click the orange **"Create new key"** button.  
![mistral 01](https://joomill-templates.com/images/documentation/autolanguage/mistral-01.png)
- Give your key a name (e.g., "Test-Key") so you can identify it later.
- Click **Create key**.

 
### 4. Secure your Key

 **Copy the key immediately.** Mistral will only show the full string once for security reasons. If you close the window, you cannot see it again and will have to generate a new one.

  

 
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### 5. Integration in Joomla

 
1. Log in to your Joomla Backend.
2. Navigate to **Plugins** > **System - Autolanguage**.
3. Open the **Service & API** tab.
4. Select Mistral AI
5. Paste your key into the **Mistral API** **Key** field and click Save
6. Select your Model  
  
![google api 12](https://joomill-templates.com/images/documentation/autolanguage/google-api-12.png)
7. **Save & Close**.