Open WebUI
Open WebUI connects to FreeTheAI as an OpenAI API connection and lists every model your key can use.
Category: Chat apps. Before you start, you need a FreeTheAI account, an API key, and today's check-in.
Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Connection type | OpenAI API |
| URL | https://api.freetheai.org/v1 |
| Key | Your FreeTheAI key (ftai_..., 53 characters) |
Steps
Open the connections page
As an admin, open Admin Panel, then Settings, then Connections.
Add the connection
Under OpenAI API, press + to add a connection. Enter the URL and your key, then save.
Choose a model
Open a new chat and pick a FreeTheAI model (they start with fta/) from the model menu.
Tips
- Use Model IDs in the connection settings to show only the models you want.
- FreeTheAI serves chat models only, so keep your embedding and image settings pointed elsewhere.
Common questions
No FreeTheAI models show up in Open WebUI. Why?
Open WebUI reads /v1/models with your key. Check the URL ends in /v1 and the key is complete, then reload the model list.
More help
How this guide was checked
Checked against Open WebUI's OpenAI-compatible server docs on 2026-09-29.