HotiLINK's AI-powered features work by connecting to your own AI provider account, rather than a shared HotiLINK AI. This keeps you in full control of usage and cost.
Turn it on first
AI Settings is an Advanced Feature, available on every plan (including Free) but off by default. If you don't see AI Settings in your sidebar, go to Settings → Advanced and enable it — it appears immediately. See Understanding Advanced Features for more.
Supported providers
- Claude (Anthropic) — get an API key at console.anthropic.com.
- Gemini (Google) — get an API key at aistudio.google.com.
- OpenAI — get an API key at platform.openai.com.
Your API key is stored encrypted, and you can disconnect it at any time.
How to connect
- Create an account with your preferred AI provider and generate an API key from their site.
- Go to AI Settings in the sidebar.
- Select your provider, paste your API key, and click Connect.
- HotiLINK verifies the key with a quick test call. Once it passes, you are connected.
- AI Reports and AI-assisted blog writing are now active on your account, using your key.
Only one AI provider can be active at a time — connecting a new one replaces the previous connection.