How to Set Up Free Proxy for Janitor AI with MegaNova in 2026

Access the Janitor AI website where you'll configure all proxy settings. Open any modern web browser—Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Brave all work equally well. Use your search engine to find "Janitor AI" and press Enter.

Look for the official Janitor AI website near the top of the search results. Click the official link to reach the Janitor AI platform, taking care to visit the legitimate site to avoid phishing attempts or unofficial mirrors. The official site displays a clean, professional interface with character selection options visible on the homepage.

This step corresponds to the 0:06 mark in the video where access to the Janitor AI interface begins.

The Janitor AI homepage displays a variety of AI characters available for conversation. Browse the available characters and click on any one that interests you—the specific character you choose doesn't affect proxy configuration. Clicking a character opens the chat interface window where you can access API and proxy settings through the menu system.

Accessing the chat interface is essential because Janitor AI restricts API configuration options to active chat sessions. You need not send any messages or interact with the character at this stage; simply opening the chat interface provides access to the settings menu required for the next steps, as shown at the 0:23 mark in the video.

With the chat interface visible, locate the three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other in the top-left corner—the hamburger menu icon. This universal navigation symbol is your gateway to Janitor AI's configuration options. Click the hamburger menu icon to expand the navigation panel, revealing various menu options available within Janitor AI.

Locate and select "API Settings" or a similarly named option referencing API configuration. Click API Settings to enter the configuration area, where you can connect external AI services, configure proxy routes, and manage authentication credentials. The interface displays various tabs or sections related to API management, explored in the following steps as demonstrated in the [0:23–0:35] timestamp range in the video.

Within the API Settings area, locate the tab labeled "Proxy" or "Proxy Settings" and click on it. This section is distinct from direct API connections and is specifically designed for routing requests through intermediary services like MegaNova. The proxy section will display any existing configurations or appear empty if this is your first setup.

Look for a button or link labeled "Add Configuration," "New Configuration," or similar terminology. This button is typically prominently displayed and easy to locate. Click it to begin creating a new proxy setup; a form or dialog box will appear requesting the necessary information to establish the proxy connection, as shown at the 0:35 mark in the video.

One of the first fields is a name field for your configuration. Enter a descriptive, memorable name—something like "MegaNova Free Proxy" or "MegaNova 2026" works well. This name is purely organizational and helps you identify this configuration if you later create multiple proxy setups.

Gather the specific technical details from MegaNova that Janitor AI requires to establish the proxy connection. Open a new browser tab while keeping your Janitor AI configuration page open. Search for "MegaNova AI" and navigate to the official MegaNova website.

Log into your MegaNova account using your existing credentials. If you lack a MegaNova account, create one before proceeding—the registration process is straightforward and free. Once logged in, access the MegaNova dashboard or main interface.

Look for a navigation section, sidebar, or menu containing API-related options. Labels like "API," "Developer," "API Console," or "API Keys" indicate the correct section. Click this area to access the API management interface.

Within the API section, MegaNova displays critical information about their AI models and endpoints. Locate the field labeled "Model Name" or "Model ID" showing the specific identifier for the AI model you'll use. This identifier typically resembles "meganova-chat-v2" or similar technical text.

Select and copy this model name exactly as it appears—precision is crucial, as even a single character difference causes proxy connection failure. Use your mouse to highlight the entire model name, then right-click and select "Copy," or use Ctrl+C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+C (Mac). This step corresponds to the [0:58–1:23] section of the video where the model identifier is retrieved.

Switch back to the Janitor AI browser tab where your proxy configuration form is open. Locate the Model Name field within the configuration form and click inside it. Paste the model name you just copied from MegaNova using Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux), Cmd+V (Mac), or right-click and select "Paste."

Visually verify that the model name appears complete and correct with no extra spaces before or after the text. Extra whitespace is a common source of configuration errors that prevent the proxy from functioning.

Switch back to your MegaNova browser tab, ensuring you remain in the API section. Look for a field labeled "API Endpoint," "Base URL," "Endpoint URL," or similar terminology. This URL is the web address that Janitor AI sends requests to when using the proxy, typically appearing as a standard web address beginning with "https://" followed by a domain name and possibly a path, such as "https://api.meganova.ai/v1".

Carefully select and copy this entire URL from MegaNova. Return to the Janitor AI configuration form and locate the field labeled Proxy URL or URL. Paste the copied URL into this field, checking for accuracy and ensuring no extra characters or spaces were accidentally included.

Within the proxy configuration area in Janitor AI, look for an option, button, or field related to "endpoint path" or "completions endpoint." The video demonstrates clicking an option to "add /chat/completions" at the [1:23–1:54] timestamp. This endpoint path specification tells Janitor AI exactly which API endpoint to call for chat functionality.

If you see a button labeled "Add /chat/completions" or similar, click it. If you see a text field for the endpoint path, manually enter "/chat/completions" (without quotes). This path is a standard OpenAI-compatible endpoint format that many AI services support, ensuring requests route properly to MegaNova's chat completion system.

The final piece of information needed is your API key, which serves as your authentication credential for accessing MegaNova's services through the proxy. Switch back to your MegaNova browser tab. In the API section, look for a subsection or menu item specifically for "API Keys" or "Authentication Keys."

Click the API Keys section to view your authentication credentials. MegaNova may display one or more API keys depending on whether you've generated any previously. If you don't see any keys listed, look for a button labeled "Create New Key" or "Generate API Key" and click it to create one.

Once you can see an API key displayed, locate the copy icon (usually depicted as two overlapping squares or a clipboard symbol) next to the key. Click this copy icon rather than manually selecting the key with your mouse. Using the copy function ensures you capture the entire key without accidentally missing characters at the beginning or end.

API keys are sensitive credentials that grant access to your MegaNova account. Never share your API key publicly, in screenshots, or in online forums. Treat it with the same security consideration you would give to a password.

Return to the Janitor AI configuration form and locate the field labeled "API Key" or "Authentication Key." Click inside this field and paste your copied API key using Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux), Cmd+V (Mac), or right-clicking and selecting "Paste." This step appears at the [1:54–2:22] mark of the video.

After pasting, verify that the entire key appears in the field with no truncation. API keys are typically long strings of random characters, so visual verification of the complete key is important for successful authentication.

With all four critical pieces of information now entered—the configuration name, model name, proxy URL with endpoint path, and API key—you're ready to finalize the setup. Look for a button at the bottom of the configuration form labeled "Add Configuration," "Create Configuration," or similar terminology.

Click this button to register your new proxy configuration with Janitor AI. The system validates the information you've entered and adds this configuration to your available proxy options. You may see a brief loading indicator while Janitor AI processes your new configuration.

After the configuration is added, it appears in a list of available proxy configurations within the Proxy Settings section. However, simply adding the configuration doesn't activate it for use. You must explicitly save your settings to apply this configuration as your active proxy.

Look for a button labeled "Save Settings" or "Apply Changes," typically located at the top or bottom of the API Settings area. This button may be in a different location than the "Add Configuration" button you clicked previously. Click Save Settings to finalize all changes and activate your new proxy configuration.

After clicking Save, you should see a confirmation message indicating that your settings have been successfully saved. This confirmation might appear as a popup notification, a banner at the top of the screen, or a brief success message. This final step corresponds to the [2:22] mark of the video where the configuration process is completed.

Your Janitor AI instance is now configured to route all chat requests through MegaNova's free proxy service. When you send messages to characters in Janitor AI, the platform uses MegaNova's AI model to generate responses using the credentials you've provided.

If you've completed all steps but the proxy isn't working correctly when you attempt to chat, several common issues are easy to fix. The most frequent problem is extra whitespace or missing characters in the credentials you've pasted from MegaNova. Return to your Proxy Settings in Janitor AI and carefully examine each field.

Check the Model Name field for any spaces before the first character or after the last character. These invisible characters often get copied accidentally and prevent the system from recognizing the model. Similarly, inspect the Proxy URL for completeness—verify it includes the "https://" at the beginning and doesn't have truncation at the end.

The API key is particularly prone to copying errors because of its length. If your configuration isn't working, return to MegaNova and copy the API key again using the copy icon. Delete the existing key in Janitor AI's field and paste the fresh copy.

Verify that you've added the "/chat/completions" endpoint path as described in the configuration steps. Without this specific path, Janitor AI won't know which API endpoint to call, resulting in failed requests. Double-check that this path is present and correctly formatted.

After making any corrections to your configuration fields, click Save Settings again to apply the changes. Simply editing the fields without saving won't update your active configuration. Once you've saved the corrected settings, send a test message to a character to verify that the proxy connection is now working properly.