> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pipeshub.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Gemini > Configure PipesHub to use Google Gemini speech-to-text models # Gemini Speech to Text Configuration Gemini STT Configuration Interface *The Gemini STT configuration screen in PipesHub where you'll enter your API Key and Model Name* PipesHub integrates with Google's Gemini models to enable speech-to-text transcription in AI workflows and agents. Gemini's multimodal capabilities allow it to process audio input and produce accurate transcriptions across a wide range of languages. ## Required Fields ### API Key \* The API Key is required to authenticate your requests to Google's AI services. **How to obtain an API Key:** 1. Log in to [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey) 2. Click "Create API key" 3. Select or create a Google Cloud project 4. Copy the generated API key **Security Note:** Your API key should be kept secure and never shared publicly. PipesHub securely stores your API key and uses it only for authenticating requests to Google. ### Model Name \* The Model Name field defines which Gemini model you want to use for transcription. **Available Gemini STT models:** * `gemini-2.5-flash` — fast, cost-effective transcription with strong accuracy * `gemini-2.5-pro` — highest accuracy transcription, best for complex audio * `gemini-3-flash-preview` — next-generation Flash model preview **How to choose a model:** * For everyday transcription tasks where speed and cost matter, use `gemini-2.5-flash` * For the most accurate transcriptions, especially with complex audio, use `gemini-2.5-pro` * Check Google's [Gemini documentation](https://ai.google.dev/docs) for the most up-to-date model options ## Optional Fields ### Model Friendly Name A human-readable label for this configuration, shown in the PipesHub UI instead of the raw model name. Useful when you have multiple configurations of the same provider. ## Configuration Steps As shown in the image above: 1. Click **Configure** on the Gemini provider card in the STT tab 2. Enter your Google AI API Key in the designated field (marked with \*) 3. Enter the Model Name (marked with \*), for example `gemini-2.5-flash` 4. (Optional) Set a **Model Friendly Name** 5. Click **Add Model** to save and validate your credentials > Both the API Key and Model Name are required fields to successfully configure Gemini STT integration. ## Usage Considerations * Each transcription request counts against your Google AI API quota and billing * Different models have different pricing — check Google AI's pricing page for details * Audio is sent to Google's API servers for processing * Gemini models support a wide range of languages natively ## Troubleshooting * If you encounter authentication errors, verify your API key is correct and has not expired * Ensure your Google account has billing set up if you are on a paid tier * Check that the model name is spelled exactly as shown * Verify your API key has access to audio transcription features For additional support, refer to the [Google Gemini documentation](https://ai.google.dev/docs) or contact PipesHub support.