1. Sign up
Create an account at https://cloud.finalrun.app.2. Generate an API key
In the dashboard, open the API keys section and create a new key. Copy the value — it is shown only once.3. Set FINALRUN_API_KEY
The CLI reads FINALRUN_API_KEY from the same sources as provider keys.
- .env file
- Shell environment
- --api-key flag
Add the key to a See Managing environments and secrets for dotenv load order details.
.env file at your workspace root:Run a cloud test
Prefer to use your own AI provider account instead? See AI Providers for the bring-your-own-key setup.

