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Privacy First: Why BYOK Matters

Security TeamMarch 5, 20256 min read

Privacy is at the core of everything we do at Hopper AI. That's why we've built our platform around the principle of "Bring Your Own Key" (BYOK).

What is BYOK?

BYOK means you use your own API keys for AI services like OpenAI. This ensures that your conversations and data never pass through our servers - they go directly from your device to the AI provider.

Benefits of BYOK

  • Complete Privacy: Your conversations are between you and the AI provider
  • Cost Control: You only pay for what you use
  • Transparency: No hidden costs or usage limits
  • Security: Reduced attack surface and data exposure

Setting Up Your API Key

Getting started with BYOK is simple:

  1. Create an account with your preferred AI provider
  2. Generate an API key
  3. Add it to Hopper AI settings
  4. Start chatting with complete privacy

Your privacy is not negotiable - that's why BYOK is the only way we operate.