How to get a DeepSeek API key
To use DeepSeek translation inside VNTranslator, you need a DeepSeek API key from the DeepSeek Platform. Treat it like a password: anyone with your key can spend your credits.
Never share your API key in screenshots, Discord messages, or public repos. If you suspect a leak, revoke the key immediately and create a new one.
Step 1: Create a DeepSeek account
Go to the DeepSeek Platform and sign in (or create an account). After login, open the API Keys page: platform.deepseek.com/api_keys.
Step 2: Create an API key
- Click Create / New key (wording may vary).
- Give the key a recognizable name (example: VNTranslator).
- Copy the secret key when it is shown. Save it in a password manager.
Many platforms only reveal secret keys one time. If you lose it, create a new key instead of trying to recover the old one.
Step 3: Add credits / understand billing
DeepSeek bills by tokens (input + output). Check the official pricing page before large batch translations: Models & Pricing.
Use the key in VNTranslator
- Open the Translator page.
- Select DeepSeek as your translation service/model.
- Paste the API key into the DeepSeek API Key field.
- Run a short test translation before doing a full file.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Authentication error (invalid/expired key) | Verify you copied the full key, then revoke and create a new one if needed. |
| Requests are slow | DeepSeek rate limiting can be dynamic during high traffic. Retry later or reduce batch size. See: Rate Limit. |
| Insufficient balance / quota | Check your DeepSeek account billing/credits and confirm your pricing tier. |
Best practices
- Create a dedicated key for this tool (do not reuse keys across random apps).
- Revoke keys you no longer use.