# Installing the extension

First, you will need an aito.ai account and cloud instance to use the extension in Airtable. Free sandboxes as well as paid plans are available. Sign up [here](https://aito.ai/sign-up/). Once signed up, create an instance in the Console to start.

After installing the aito.ai extension from the [Airtable marketplace](https://airtable.com/marketplace/blkHZZ8NLJ27bL5oy/aito-instant-predictions) you will see this:

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Find the API URL and key in the Console in the Overview page of your instance.\\

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You need to use the read and write API key, as the extension uploads/syncs the training data from your Airtable base to aito.ai cloud instance.
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