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Deploy Your Own ChatUI

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Deploy a ChatGPT-style interface under your control. Two example setups: individual deployment and organization-oriented deployment with LiteLLM proxy.

Basic Setup: Open WebUI with Provider Key

The most direct way to run Open WebUI is to supply it with a provider API key. This creates a private chat interface that connects straight to your chosen LLM provider.

Deployment Steps:

  1. Go to /new to create a new deployment
  2. Add Source: Click “Add Source” → “Docker Hub” → Select dyrnq/open-webui from available images
  3. Optional Settings: Add context “with API key: sk-FAKE1234567890 and 2GB RAM”
  4. Deploy: Click “Deploy” to start your private ChatUI

This setup is best suited for individuals who want a secure, personal ChatGPT instance without additional infrastructure.

Advanced Setup: Open WebUI with LiteLLM Proxy

For teams and organizations, managing API keys directly is not practical or secure. Introducing a LiteLLM proxy between Open WebUI and your providers enables:

  • Centralized authentication – provider keys never exposed to end users.
  • Model flexibility – route traffic to OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, or local models through one proxy.
  • Monitoring and control – track usage, apply quotas, and manage cost centrally.
  • Future-proofing – swap or add providers without changing the frontend.

Our system automatically generates the LiteLLM API key and configures Open WebUI with it:

Deployment Steps:

  1. Go to /new to create a new deployment
  2. Add Sources:
    • Click “Add Source” → “Docker Hub” → Select dyrnq/open-webui
    • Click “Add Source” → “Docker Hub” → Select litellm/litellm
  3. Optional Settings: Add context “Set up Open WebUI with LiteLLM proxy using generated API key. 2GB RAM.”
  4. Deploy: Click “Deploy” to start your enterprise ChatUI with centralized management

This configuration gives your team a managed, private ChatGPT that can connect to any language model backend, with security and governance built in.

Summary

  • Basic setup – fast and simple, ideal for personal use.
  • Advanced setup – recommended for organizations, with centralized control, model flexibility, and secure key management.
  • Beyond these examples – there are as many ways to architect your ChatUI system as there are ways to write a prompt. These two setups are simply reference points.
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