# Transcription Model Tab

### Setting Up the Transcription Model

* Navigate to the Transcription Model Tab in the settings.
* In the "Base URL" field,  input URL in OpenAI compatible format.
* Enter API key in the in the "API Key" field. You can use any OpenAI-compatible API key and Base URL and even [locally deployed models](https://voxrad.gitbook.io/voxrad/running-models-locally) which create OpenAI compatible endpoints.
* Click **Fetch Model** to view available voice-to-text models.
  * By default, only "whisper" models are fetched.
  * To request support for additional models, please open an issue with the "enhancement" tag on our GitHub repository.
* Select your preferred model from the list.
* Click **Save Settings** to store your selected model and Base URL.
  * Note: These settings are not encrypted.

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### Managing the Transcription API Key

* To encrypt and save your API key:
  * Enter your API key in the designated field.
  * Click the "Save Key" button.
  * Create a password when prompted.
* To delete a saved key:
  * Click the "Delete Key" button.
* Locking and Unlocking:
  * The application will request your password to unlock the API key each time you open it.
  * You can manually lock/unlock the key using the "🔒 Lock" or "🔓 Unlock" buttons in this tab.