Getting Started with LibreChat

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Questions

  • What is LibreChat and what can I use it for?
  • Who is eligible to access LibreChat?
  • How do I log in to LibreChat?
  • What should I expect the first time I use LibreChat?
  • What does the LibreChat interface look like?

Environment

This article applies to current Bowdoin College faculty, staff, and students who have been granted access to LibreChat. LibreChat is currently in a pilot program and is available on Bowdoin-managed devices or personal devices through a web browser. Clients must log in with their Bowdoin username and password, and use multi-factor authentication for access.

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Logging In to LibreChat

LibreChat can be accessed in one of 2 ways.

  1. Directly from https://librechat.bowdoin.edu.
    1. Click the Login with Bowdoin SSO button.


       
    2. If not already signed in, you will be prompted to authenticate using Bowdoin multi-factor authentication.

      MFA login window displayed when logging into LibreChat directly using Bowdoin SSO.
       
  2. By selecting the LibreChat tile at https://login/bowdoin.edu

    LibreChat tile at login.bowdoin.edu

 

First Time Login

The first time you log in to LibreChat you will be prompted to  accept the Terms of Service:

 

Once you are logged in you will see the LibreChat web interface. It is divided up into 3 main sections:

  1. Left hand chat history and user settings column
  2. Central chat interface/model selection section
  3. Right hand customization column

 

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If you have questions, please contact the Service Desk at (207) 725-3030 or servicedesk@bowdoin.edu

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Article ID: 168352
Created
Fri 8/8/25 9:03 AM
Modified
Mon 8/18/25 9:53 AM
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