# How to Use Claude on Janitor AI

> To use Claude on Janitor AI, first log in to Janitor AI and generate an API key on the Anthropic website. Next, select a character and start a chat on Janitor AI. Finally, choose Claude, paste your API key, enter a custom prompt, and save your settings.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-claude-on-janitor-ai/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5139ab56e05a00ffde80/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in or register for a Janitor AI account at their website if you don't have one yet.
2. Go to Anthropic website and click "Start building."
3. Navigate to "Get API Keys."
4. Select "+ Create Key" to generate a new API key for Claude.
5. Name your key and click "Add."
6. Click "Copy Key" to copy it to your clipboard.
7. Go to Janitor AI and select a character.
8. Scroll down and select "Chat with ___."
9. Click on "Using Janitor AI" located at the top of the page to proceed.
10. Choose "Claude".
11. Enter the required fields.
12. Paste your API Key from Anthropic into the designated field.
13. Enter a custom prompt. You can also click a preset.
14. Click "Save Settings" to continue.
15. Click "Yes" to confirm.