How to Apply for Free Trial of DeepSeek R1 on SurferCloud UModelVerse

If you're looking to explore DeepSeek R1 for free on the SurferCloud Model Service Platform-UModelVerse, follow these simple steps to get started. The DeepSeek-R1 full-fledged version is available for a limited-time free trial, and here's how you can apply:

More details: UModelVerse Launches with Free Access to deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1.

Step 1: Visit the UModelVerse Console

Go to the UModelVerse console by visiting this link:
https://console.surfercloud.com/modelverse/model-center

• If you aren't logged in yet, you’ll be prompted to log in.
• If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to register first. To guide you through the process, you can refer to this tutorial: How to Register and Log In to SurferCloud.

Once you're logged in, you’ll be able to access the console and check the available models.

Step 2: Choose Between "Experience" or "API Document"

Once inside the console, you’ll see two options for DeepSeek R1:

• Experience: Try out the model within the platform, interact with it on the webpage.
• API Document: Use the model through API calls for more advanced integrations.

However, at this moment, both options will be grayed out, meaning you cannot use them directly. You will see a message saying:
“Free trial for a limited time, please click to apply for permission.”

Step 3: Apply for Permission

To gain access, click on the Apply for Permission link. This will open the online consultation window where you can contact customer support to request access to the free trial.

• What to tell customer support:
  • Mention that you're interested in experiencing DeepSeek R1 or using its API.
  • Provide your user ID (for example, if your Company ID is 66428557, provide this to them).
  • If it's outside working hours, you can still submit your request via the message box and wait for the customer support team to process it.

where is my company ID? like this:

Additionally, it’s a good idea to ask for the customer support team's social media contact to receive real-time updates on your request.

Step 4: Access the Experience or API Document After Approval

Once your application is approved, go back to the UModelVerse console. The Experience or API Document options should now be available for you to click and explore DeepSeek R1.

• If you chose the Experience option, you can start testing the model directly on the platform.
• If you opted for API Document, you’ll gain access to the API documentation to begin integrating DeepSeek R1 into your applications.

Enjoy exploring DeepSeek R1 and its capabilities! Let me know if you need further assistance or have any questions during the process.