@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ From this point on, you can interact with the many supported features outlined b
> Note that for external agents, like [Gemini CLI](./external-agents.md#gemini-cli) or [Claude Code](./external-agents.md#claude-code), some of the features outlined below are _not_ currently supported—for example, _restoring threads from history_, _checkpoints_, _token usage display_, _model selection_, and others. All of them should hopefully be supported in the future.
-### Creating New Threads
+### Creating New Threads {#new-thread}
By default, the Agent Panel uses Zed's first-party agent.
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+### Authentication
+
+As of version `0.202.7` (stable) and `0.203.2` (preview), authentication to Zed's Claude Code installation is decoupled entirely from Zed's agent. That is to say, an Anthropic API key added via the [Zed Agent's settings](./llm-providers.md#anthropic) will _not_ be utilized by Claude Code for authentication and billing.
+
+To ensure you're using your billing method of choice, [open a new Claude Code thread](./agent-panel.md#new-thread)`. Then, run `/login`, and authenticate either via API key, or via `Log in with Claude Code` to use a Claude Pro/Max subscription.
+
#### Installation
The first time you create a Claude Code thread, Zed will install [@zed-industries/claude-code-acp](https://github.com/zed-industries/claude-code-acp). This installation is only available to Zed and is kept up to date as you use the agent.