Connect to OpenAI using an API key.

  1. Create an OpenAI account at https://platform.openai.com/signup or sign in if you already have one. This is a different account from ChatGPT.

  2. Navigate to https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/billing/overview, then click "Add to credit balance". Adding $5 (Tier 1) is enough for most cases. Learn more about tier vs rate limit.

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  3. Navigate to https://platform.openai.com/api-keys, then click Create New Secret Key.

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  4. Click Create Secret Key. Optionally, you can choose a name. You can select All or Restricted for permissions, with at least Model capabilities set to write.

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  5. Click copy on the generated key. Important: Keep your API Key private. Please do not share it to avoid unauthorized use.

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  6. On the Add-Ons, go to Settings → API Key Settings. Paste the value, then click Save.

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Need more help? Browse the Connect to AI Provider (using API key) category or contact our support team.