Kimi K2 API Access Without a Chinese Phone (2026)

Published 2026-07-20 · NovAI Team

Moonshot's official Kimi console typically requires a Chinese phone number and Alipay. If you're outside China, here's the straightforward workaround.

The problem

Direct signup for many Chinese AI providers — including Moonshot/Kimi — needs a +86 phone and a Chinese payment method. That blocks most international developers.

The solution: access via NovAI

1. Register at aiapi-pro.com with any email — no phone verification.
2. Get $2 free credit (never expires); top up with USDT (TRC20).
3. Call Kimi models on the OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

Kimi models available

Quickstart

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="nvai-your-key",
    base_url="https://aiapi-pro.com/v1"
)

resp = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="kimi-k2.6",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)

Note: Kimi K2 models fix temperature=1 — any value you send is ignored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Kimi API without a Chinese phone number?

Yes. Register at NovAI (aiapi-pro.com) with any email — no Chinese phone or Alipay — and call Kimi K2.5, K2.6, and K2.7 through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint at https://aiapi-pro.com/v1.

How do I pay for the Kimi API from abroad?

NovAI accepts USDT (TRC20), so you don't need a Chinese payment method. New accounts also get $2 free credit that never expires.

Does the Kimi API work with the OpenAI SDK?

Yes. Set base_url to https://aiapi-pro.com/v1 and use your NovAI key with the official OpenAI SDK. Remember temperature is fixed at 1 for Kimi K2 models.