# LLMs for Research

## Inference on Demand

This page orients KSU researchers to using self-service LLM API keys with BYOK-compatible apps while explaining how provisioning, security, and model access work through Parley.

## Quick overview

* **Who**: KSU researchers who need LLM access for scholarship and prototyping.
* **What**: A single, email-bound API key that authenticates you to Parley’s gateway to OpenAI and other models.
* **Where**: Create or rotate your key at <https://keys.theparley.org/> using your @kennesaw\.edu email.
* **Why**: Secure access, usage tracking, built-in moderation guardrails, and a curated set of model families (text reasoning, embeddings, and image).
* **How**: Use your Parley key inside any BYOK application; this page links to tutorials for common tools and shows the standard connection settings.