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

# Virtual Keys

> Virtual Keys have been migrated to Model Catalog - learn about the new system

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Virtual Keys have been migrated to Model Catalog**
>
> The Virtual Keys feature has been upgraded to the **Model Catalog** system, which provides better governance, centralized management, and model-level controls. The core concept remains the same - one Prisma AIRS AI Gateway API key gives you access to multiple providers and models.
>
> [Learn more about Model Catalog →](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/model-catalog.md)

## What Changed?

The Virtual Keys feature has evolved into the **Model Catalog** system. Here's what you need to know:

### Core Concept (Still the Same)

* ✅ **One AI Gateway API key** → Access **multiple providers** → Use **hundreds of models**
* ✅ Provider credentials stored securely, never exposed in code
* ✅ Centralized management and governance

### What's New in Model Catalog

* **Organisation-level management**: Share credentials across workspaces
* **Better governance**: Fine-grained budgets, rate limits, and model allow-lists
* **Simpler usage**: Just use `model="@provider-slug/model-name"` format
* **Enhanced security**: Improved credential management and access controls

## Migration Guide

If you're currently using Virtual Keys, see our step-by-step migration guide:

> **[Migration Guide](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/support/upgrade-to-model-catalog.md)**
>
> Step-by-step guide to migrate from Virtual Keys to Model Catalog

## Quick Start with Model Catalog

1. **Add a Provider**: Go to [Model Catalog](https://stratacloudmanager.paloaltonetworks.com/) → Add Provider
2. **Use in Code**: Use the `@provider-slug/model-name` format in your requests
3. **Manage Access**: Set budgets, rate limits, and model access controls

## Related Resources

> **[Model Catalog](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/model-catalog.md)**
>
> Complete guide to Model Catalog features

> **[Integrations](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/model-catalog/integrations.md)**
>
> Managing credentials across workspaces

> **[Migration Guide](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/support/upgrade-to-model-catalog.md)**
>
> Step-by-step migration from Virtual Keys

> **[API Reference](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/api-reference/inference-api/config-object.md)**
>
> Config object reference for Model Catalog


## Related topics

- [API Keys (AuthN and AuthZ)](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/enterprise-offering/org-management/api-keys-authn-and-authz.md)
- [Usage & Rate Limit Policies](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/enterprise-offering/budget-policies.md)
- [Configs](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/product/ai-gateway/configs.md)
- [Error AB03: You do not have enough permissions](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/help-center/you-do-not-have-enough-permissions.md)
- [Gateway Config Object](https://docs.portkey.ai/docs/aigw/api-reference/inference-api/config-object.md)


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