Walkthrough
Move from account setup to a working Ando connection.
This walkthrough takes you from a new Ando account to your first connected app. By the end, the app has a clear Ando connection and a Virtual Key ready when you need it.
Platform concepts
The interface, agent, service, tool, or everyday flow that will call models through Ando.
The link between that app and your Ando account. Connections make model use visible.
Ando's scoped authorization token format. It lets access rules travel with the credential.
You need an Ando account and the app or flow you want to connect. If the app is not listed, start with Custom app and adjust the boundary after first use.
Setup path
Create an account
Sign in to Ando so app connections and model use stay visible in one place.
Outcome: Ando can show which apps are using inference and where that use begins.
Confirm inference access
Confirm the account path that will support model requests, then set the boundary you want Ando to use.
Outcome: your account can create clear model access for apps.
Choose an app preset
Select the app you want to connect. Presets carry defaults for model access, optimization, and boundaries.
Outcome: Ando knows what type of service will use the connection.
Create the connection
Keep inference optimization enabled unless you need a fixed model path. Add a readable connection name so usage stays legible later.
Outcome: the app has a connection and a Virtual Key can be revealed when you are ready to configure it.
Verify first use
Send a small test request from the app, then check usage in Ando before moving everyday use over.
Outcome: the app works through Ando and the account has a first usage trail.
Current apps
Ando currently has app-specific walkthroughs for these presets:
Ando Agent
Default Ando assistant connection preset.
Open WebUI
Self-hosted interface through Ando's OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Hermes Agent
Personal agent space with clear model access.
OpenCode
Coding space using scoped Ando credentials.
OpenClaw
Assistant flow with connection limits.
Custom app
Fallback path for another tool, service, or internal flow.