How do I get a free DeepSeek API API key?

To get a free DeepSeek API API key, visit their official developer portal at https://platform.deepseek.com/, sign up for a free developer account, and generate your API key from the dashboard. You can use it within the free tier rate limit of 5M Token (Ücretsiz Deneme Kredisi).

What is the rate limit for DeepSeek API API?

DeepSeek API provides a free tier rate limit of: 5M Token (Ücretsiz Deneme Kredisi). For high-throughput production requirements beyond this allowance, refer to their official documentation.

Can I use DeepSeek API in commercial projects?

Most free endpoints permit commercial or prototyping use within fair use terms. Please inspect official provider docs for production SLAs.

Does FreeAPI store data or charge fees for this service?

No. FreeAPI is an independent API directory and developer showcase. It does not sell third-party data or charge fees; it connects developers directly to official public endpoints.

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DeepSeek APIFree REST Service

Official OpenAI-compatible REST API for DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 reasoning models with 5M free token trial credits on developer registration

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Endpoint Requestauth_required

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curl -X GET "https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions" \
  -H "Accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>"

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5M Token (Ücretsiz Deneme Kredisi)

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Key Required

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HTTPS • CORS Ready

Protocol

REST / JSON

An external API key is required to authenticate requests with DeepSeek API. Allowance: 5M Token (Ücretsiz Deneme Kredisi).

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