JanitorAI API: FreeTheAI Proxy Setup
JanitorAI connects to FreeTheAI through its Proxy settings. You paste the full chat completions URL, your key, and a model ID, then refresh the page.
Steps
Open a chat
Open any character and start a chat. The character must allow proxies.
Open API Settings
Tap the menu (three lines) at the top right of the chat, then API Settings.
Add a proxy configuration
Choose Proxy, then + Add Configuration, and fill in the values from the table above. The Proxy URL must end in /chat/completions. Leave Custom Prompt empty for now.
Save and refresh
Press Save Settings, then refresh the page (Ctrl+Shift+R on a computer). JanitorAI only loads a new proxy after a full reload.
Add funds and chat
Paid models bill your wallet. Add funds at freetheai.org/dashboard/wallet and follow a provider of the model on its page, then send a message.
How this guide was checked: Checked against JanitorAI's help center proxy guide and current setup guides on 2026-09-29.
Tips
- Setting Max new tokens to 0 asks for the model's full output limit.
- Keep streaming on for long replies.
- Copy model IDs exactly as freetheai.org/models lists them.
Troubleshooting
Why does JanitorAI say "network error" or "Failed to fetch"?
The Proxy URL is wrong or the page was not refreshed after saving. Use https://api.freetheai.org/v1/chat/completions exactly, save, and reload the page.
Why do I get a 401 error?
The key is wrong or incomplete. Paste the whole ftai_ key (53 characters). The short ftai_1234567... shown in your key list is only a prefix.
Which model is best for JanitorAI roleplay?
Start with glm-5.3. kimi-k3.1-pro and minimax-m3 are good alternatives. The full list with prices is at freetheai.org/models.
It still says "Failed to fetch" with the right URL. What else can I try?
That error often comes from JanitorAI itself, mostly in the app. Use janitorai.com in a browser instead, and try turning off prefill and text streaming.
Why do I get a 403 error?
A 403 usually means the account follows no provider of that model, or your email is not confirmed. Follow a provider on freetheai.org/providers, then try again.
Why do I get a 429 error?
Your previous reply is still being written. Wait for it to finish, then send again.
The model is busy or the reply is empty. What should I do?
Reroll the message, or switch to another model. freetheai.org/status shows which models are up.
Why are replies cut off?
Raise Max new tokens in Generation Settings, or set it to 0 to ask for the model's full output.
Can I turn thinking off on JanitorAI?
JanitorAI has no thinking setting, but you can turn thinking off for your key: on freetheai.org/dashboard/api-keys, edit the key and switch on Turn thinking off.
How do I get longer or shorter replies?
Ask for it in your prompt, for example "Response length: about 300 words", and set Max new tokens high enough.
Does FreeTheAI work through Lorebary?
No. Connect JanitorAI to FreeTheAI directly with the Proxy URL above.
Common errors
- 401: the key is wrong or incomplete. Paste the whole key.
- 403: follow a provider of the model, or confirm your email.
- 404: the model ID or URL is wrong.
- 429: daily limit reached, or too many requests at once.