LLM · Moonshot AI
Yes. You can use Kimi / Moonshot outside China. A Chinese phone number is sometimes required.
- Overseas status
- Available — workable intl signup/payment path
- Chinese phone
- A Chinese phone number is sometimes required.
- Payment
- Free web; intl API at moonshot.ai / platform billing
- Pricing notes
- Domestic and international API systems can be separate — keys may not transfer
- Tip
- For API work outside China, confirm you are on the international Moonshot endpoint (api.moonshot.ai).
- Last verified
https://www.kimi.com
FAQ
Can I use Kimi / Moonshot outside China?
Yes. You can use Kimi / Moonshot outside China. A Chinese phone number is sometimes required. Tracker status: Available — workable intl signup/payment path.
Does Kimi / Moonshot need a Chinese phone number?
A Chinese phone number is sometimes required.
How do overseas users pay for Kimi / Moonshot?
Free web; intl API at moonshot.ai / platform billing
What are the pricing notes for Kimi / Moonshot?
Domestic and international API systems can be separate — keys may not transfer
What is the overseas tip for Kimi / Moonshot?
For API work outside China, confirm you are on the international Moonshot endpoint (api.moonshot.ai).
When was Kimi / Moonshot access last verified?
Last verified 2026-10-17.
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