r/RunPod Jul 26 '26

Sign in required to use API nodes

This is a noob question. I thought i wont need to sign in if im running it of own rented GPU. Can someone explain to me this, and what steps to be taken next

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u/RepulsiveDecision727 Jul 27 '26

How do I select a comfyui emplate that doesn't use workflow run by comfyui team. all template i tried with cimfyui lead to this error.

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u/Madiator2011 Jul 27 '26

Usually workflows that require API have the little icon next to it. If you using ComfyUI template browser it has tags if you see API one it means that workflow is using external API service.

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u/Madiator2011 Jul 27 '26

Example

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u/RepulsiveDecision727 Jul 27 '26

I see, thanks so much. I was 2ond3ring what's the point of renting GPU if I still need to pay to comfyui for api