> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orq.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LiteLLM custom model provider

> Import custom models using LiteLLM integration. Connect self-hosted, private, or custom LLM providers to the AI Router for unified model access.

Use the following steps to add your LiteLLM integration to the **AI Studio** and import your existing models to the [AI Router](/docs/model-garden/overview).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Setup your LiteLLM Instance" icon="bullseye-pointer" stepNumber={1}>
    * Open the **AI Router** page within the **AI Studio**.
    * Find the **Providers** tab and select **LiteLLM.**

          <Frame>
            <img src="https://mintcdn.com/orqai/-kAMs4ou_JIkTEJj/images/image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-kAMs4ou_JIkTEJj&q=85&s=161be207f51450345e9e38b7daf061e7" alt="Setup your LiteLLM Instance" width="6076" height="2640" data-path="images/image.png" />

            Find the Litellm Provider within the Providers Tab.
          </Frame>
    * Choose **Setup LiteLLM instance**.

          <Frame>
            <img src="https://mintcdn.com/orqai/D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp/images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11-33-34orq.aiProviders.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp&q=85&s=9797859d7b035ac94a63d22875c0e21b" alt="LiteLLM custom model provider" width="624" height="376" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11-33-34orq.aiProviders.png" />

            Enter the **Base URL** and **API Key** for your instance.
          </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import Models" icon="file-import" stepNumber={2}>
    * Switch to the **Models** tab in the **AI Router.**
    * Select **Add Models** and choose **Import from LiteLLM**

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/orqai/D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp/images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11.34.45.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp&q=85&s=85a9f3573b3a0294ec5682a6b3305915" alt="Import Models" width="405" height="316" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11.34.45.png" />

      Adding Models using Import From LiteLLM.
    </Frame>

    * Then select the models from the list of models imported from your LiteLLM provider.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/orqai/D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp/images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11.47.19.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=D1WrjsHgBRKSGMtp&q=85&s=e79f8355855640afe434de8f54dce167" alt="LiteLLM custom model provider" width="624" height="467" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-10-31at11.47.19.png" />

      Select **Import** to bring your LiteLLM model into the **AI Router**.
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Model Imported" icon="check" stepNumber={3}>
    <Check>
      Your model is now usable within **the AI Studio.**
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>