Overview
DeepSeek provides high-quality language models at very competitive prices, including their advanced reasoning model DeepSeek R1.Supported Models
Setup
1
Get API Key
- Go to DeepSeek Platform
- Sign in or create an account
- Navigate to API Keys
- Create a new API key
2
Configure in EnConvo
- Open Settings → AI Provider
- Select DeepSeek
- Go to Credentials module
- Enter your API key
3
Select Model
Choose your preferred model from the dropdown
Configuration
Validate and Use
1
Validate credentials
Click Validate in the DeepSeek credential settings. If validation fails, confirm the API key is active and your DeepSeek account has available balance.
2
Choose the model type
Use DeepSeek Chat for general work and DeepSeek Reasoner when you need multi-step reasoning, coding analysis, or math.
3
Test response latency
Send a short prompt first. Reasoning requests can take longer than chat requests because the model spends more time thinking.
Reasoning Effort
For DeepSeek Reasoner model:Pricing
DeepSeek offers very competitive pricing:DeepSeek is one of the most affordable high-quality providers available.
Best Practices
Model Selection
Model Selection
- DeepSeek Chat: General conversations, writing
- DeepSeek Reasoner: Math, coding, complex analysis
Cost Optimization
Cost Optimization
DeepSeek is already very affordable - use Reasoner when you need advanced capabilities
Troubleshooting
Connection issues
Connection issues
- Check your network connection
- Verify API key is correct
Slow responses
Slow responses
- DeepSeek Reasoner takes longer for complex tasks
- This is normal for reasoning models