Cohere FAQs

Here, we’ll walk through some common questions we get about how Cohere’s models work, what pricing options there are, and more!

Cohere Models

What is the difference between the Command R and Command R+ models?

What is the difference between Aya and Command R models?

How do Cohere's models compare to other LLMs on the market?

How can I use Cohere's models for tasks like translation, text embedding, summarization, and custom tool development?

What are some best practices, tips, and techniques for prompt engineering?

How can I effectively use and fine-tune models for specific tasks, like data extraction, question answering, and generating content within certain constraints?

What are the best practices for preparing and structuring fine-tuning data, and what are the supported file formats?

What models are available for fine-tuning using the Cohere platform?

What specific models are being developed by Cohere and where can I find detailed information about them?

Which model should I choose for my specific use case?

What are the capabilities of Cohere's models?

What are the best practices and resources for building a search system for large PDF documents, and how can I optimize the retrieval process using language models and embeddings?

How can I develop a multilingual chatbot that can understand and respond to user queries in different languages, incorporate external data, and perform tasks like text search, citation generation, and answer reranking?

What are the implications and limitations of using an unsupported language in Command-R, and are there plans to expand language support?

Which languages are supported by Cohere models?

What kind of use case scenarios can Cohere models be useful in?

Model Deployment

What Cohere models can I access via my cloud provider?

What are the options and availability for on-premises deployment of Cohere's models?

Can I get an enterprise license for on-premise deployment of Cohere models for commercial use, and are there any options for self-deployment?

What are the deployment options and considerations for Cohere models?

Is the licensing for self-deployed models non-commercial or research-only?

What are the requirements, resources, and methods needed to deploy Cohere models, especially when dealing with specific use cases, confidentiality, and resource constraints?

Platform & API

How can I monitor and manage my API usage limits, and what steps can I take if I need higher limits or encounter issues with my current limits?

How can I access Cohere API for personal projects and prototyping?

What are the rate limits for different Cohere API endpoints and plan types, and are there any differences in response times?

Is there a way to provide feedback, ask questions, or report issues directly to the Cohere team or community?

Getting Started

How do I use the Cohere API?

Where can I access Cohere's Chatbot Playground or Dashboard?

Where can I find a comprehensive overview and resources about Cohere's products, use cases, and various offerings?

Where can I find resources to start learning and building on Cohere?

What are some best practices and techniques for prompt engineering, specifically when incorporating documents into a chat model's response?

Where can I find code examples and tutorials for using the Cohere API with various programming languages and frameworks?

What are some project ideas or suggestions for developers using Cohere models?

How can I access LLM University?

Where can I find the documentation for Cohere's models and features?

Troubleshooting Errors

Why am I unable to access and log in to the Cohere dashboard?

How can I resolve issues with logging in and authentication?

What troubleshooting steps would you suggest for an issue suddenly occurring in a previously functional system or script?

Billing, Pricing, Licensing, Account Management

How can I get in touch with Cohere's support team?

Where can I find information about Cohere's pricing?

How can I manage and understand the rate limits and usage of my API key?

How can I monitor and manage my token usage and API calls for personal projects within the limitations of a free plan?

What is the process for making changes to my account, and who should I contact for specific requests?

How can I get in touch with Cohere support to discuss plan options and pricing?

How is the cost of using Cohere's API calculated and what factors influence the number of billed tokens?

What are the rate limits for the free trial API, and how is the monthly limit calculated?

Is it possible for a small startup or any commercial entity to use Cohere's technology for production or commercial purposes, and if so, what licenses or permissions are required?

How can I manage my Cohere account, specifically regarding deletion, team invitations, and account merging?

How does the token limit work for multiple documents in a single query?

What are the pricing plans and models available for Cohere's API endpoints, and are there any additional costs associated with specific features or workflows?

Legal, Security, Data Privacy

Is my data private and secure when using Cohere platform, or is it accessible to others?

How can we ensure we follow best practices to secure our system using Cohere, and how can we communicate that to our clients when they raise concerns about potential vulnerabilities associated with using AI?

What if I have more questions?

Cohere Models

What is the difference between the Command R and Command R+ models?

What is the difference between Aya and Command R models?

How do Cohere's models compare to other LLMs on the market?

How can I use Cohere's models for tasks like translation, text embedding, summarization, and custom tool development?

What are some best practices, tips, and techniques for prompt engineering?

How can I effectively use and fine-tune models for specific tasks, like data extraction, question answering, and generating content within certain constraints?

What are the best practices for preparing and structuring fine-tuning data, and what are the supported file formats?

What models are available for fine-tuning using the Cohere platform?

What specific models are being developed by Cohere and where can I find detailed information about them?

Which model should I choose for my specific use case?

What are the capabilities of Cohere's models?

What are the best practices and resources for building a search system for large PDF documents, and how can I optimize the retrieval process using language models and embeddings?

How can I develop a multilingual chatbot that can understand and respond to user queries in different languages, incorporate external data, and perform tasks like text search, citation generation, and answer reranking?

What are the implications and limitations of using an unsupported language in Command-R, and are there plans to expand language support?

Which languages are supported by Cohere models?

What kind of use case scenarios can Cohere models be useful in?

Model Deployment

What Cohere models can I access via my cloud provider?

What are the options and availability for on-premises deployment of Cohere's models?

Can I get an enterprise license for on-premise deployment of Cohere models for commercial use, and are there any options for self-deployment?

What are the deployment options and considerations for Cohere models?

Is the licensing for self-deployed models non-commercial or research-only?

What are the requirements, resources, and methods needed to deploy Cohere models, especially when dealing with specific use cases, confidentiality, and resource constraints?

Platform & API

How can I monitor and manage my API usage limits, and what steps can I take if I need higher limits or encounter issues with my current limits?

How can I access Cohere API for personal projects and prototyping?

What are the rate limits for different Cohere API endpoints and plan types, and are there any differences in response times?

Is there a way to provide feedback, ask questions, or report issues directly to the Cohere team or community?

Getting Started

How do I use the Cohere API?

Where can I access Cohere's Chatbot Playground or Dashboard?

Where can I find a comprehensive overview and resources about Cohere's products, use cases, and various offerings?

Where can I find resources to start learning and building on Cohere?

Where can I access and try out Cohere's Command model and its related tools?

What are some best practices and techniques for prompt engineering, specifically when incorporating documents into a chat model's response?

Where can I find code examples and tutorials for using the Cohere API with various programming languages and frameworks?

What are some project ideas or suggestions for developers using Cohere models?

How can I access LLM University?

Where can I find the documentation for Cohere's models and features?

Troubleshooting Errors

When using Cohere's API, why am I encountering errors related to dataset creation, API key limitations, or missing artifacts, and how can these issues be resolved?

Why am I unable to access and log in to the Cohere dashboard?

How can I resolve issues with logging in and authentication?

What troubleshooting steps would you suggest for an issue suddenly occurring in a previously functional system or script?

Billing, Pricing, Licensing, Account Management

How can I get in touch with Cohere's support team?

Where can I find information about Cohere's pricing?

How can I manage and understand the rate limits and usage of my API key?

How can I monitor and manage my token usage and API calls for personal projects within the limitations of a free plan?

What is the process for making changes to my account, and who should I contact for specific requests?

How can I get in touch with Cohere support to discuss plan options and pricing?

How is the cost of using Cohere's API calculated and what factors influence the number of billed tokens?

What are the rate limits for the free trial API, and how is the monthly limit calculated?

Is it possible for a small startup or any commercial entity to use Cohere's technology for production or commercial purposes, and if so, what licenses or permissions are required?

How can I manage my Cohere account, specifically regarding deletion, team invitations, and account merging?

How does the token limit work for multiple documents in a single query?

What are the pricing plans and models available for Cohere's API endpoints, and are there any additional costs associated with specific features or workflows?

Legal, Security, Data Privacy

Is my data private and secure when using Cohere platform, or is it accessible to others?

Could you provide more specific information about your GDPR compliance practices and policies, including any relevant documentation, so that I can forward the details to our legal team for review?

How can we ensure we follow best practices to secure our system using Cohere, and how can we communicate that to our clients when they raise concerns about potential vulnerabilities associated with using AI?

What if I have more questions?