> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.burpgpt.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.burpgpt.app/model-setup/use-supported-cloud-based-model-providers.md).

# Configure a hosted provider

Configure a hosted model provider and validate its settings.

You need API access and sufficient quota with your chosen provider. Provider accounts and usage fees are managed separately from your BurpGPT Pro subscription.

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Prompts, selected HTTP traffic, and chat messages are sent to the configured provider. Review its data-handling and retention policies before submitting sensitive information.
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## Configure the provider

1. Open the `BurpGPT Pro` tab and select `Provider settings`.
2. Choose a [supported cloud provider](/getting-started/supported-model-providers.md#cloud-based-providers) from `Model provider`.
3. Enter your provider's `API key`.
4. Leave `Base URL` at its default unless your deployment uses a different endpoint.
5. Select or enter an exact `Model` identifier available to your account. The dropdown contains illustrative examples, not a fetched list of available models. Press Enter to apply a typed identifier.
6. Set `Read timeout` in seconds. A value of `0` disables the response timeout.
7. Configure `Request parameters` using the [shared reference](/getting-started/supported-model-providers.md#request-parameters).
8. Click `Test request` to check the configuration.

Provider settings are shared by targeted analysis, active scanning, and AI Chat. Set the scanner's message role and prompt separately in `AI scanner`.

## Request parameters

See the shared [request-parameter reference](/getting-started/supported-model-providers.md#request-parameters) for supported fields, examples, and validation guidance.

See [Troubleshooting](/help-and-faq/troubleshooting.md) if the test fails.

Next, [analyse HTTP traffic](/analysis-and-prompts/analyse-http-traffic.md) or [use AI Chat](/analysis-and-prompts/use-ai-chat.md).