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

# Alibaba Qwen

> Learn how to configure and use Alibaba Cloud's Qwen provider with Cline.

**Website:** [https://bailian.console.aliyun.com/](https://bailian.console.aliyun.com/)

### Get API Credentials

1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to the [Alibaba Cloud Bailian Console](https://bailian.console.aliyun.com/). Create an account or sign in.
2. **Navigate to API Keys:** Access the API key management section.
3. **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key for your application.
4. **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.

### Configuration in Cline

> See [Authorization & Model Selection](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#menu).

1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
2. **Select Provider:** Choose "Alibaba Qwen" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. **Select Region:** Choose "International" or "China" based on your location.
4. **Enter API Key:** Paste your Qwen API key into the "Qwen API Key" field.
5. **Select Provider Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

### Tips and Notes

* **Vision Support:** VL (Vision-Language) models support image inputs for multimodal tasks.
* **Pricing:** Check the [Alibaba Cloud Bailian Console](https://bailian.console.aliyun.com/) for current pricing.