Expired50% confidenceFactExact time
DeepSeek API requires only a phone number to register an account
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Sources
50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
DeepSeek API Setup Tutorial: Key Configuration & Cost Analysis Practical Guide
bilibili刘知了zZ6/11/2026
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