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How to get Open AI Key

This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining an API key from OpenAI.

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Written by Gen Cutajar
Updated over 10 months ago

How to Get an OpenAI API Key

Make sure you have your billing Set first https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/billing/overview

Follow these steps to generate your API key in OpenAI.

Step 1: Access the API Keys Page

Step 2: Create a New API Key

  1. On the API Keys page, click Create new secret key.
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  2. Add an optional name for the key to help you identify it later.

  3. Select the project you are working on and set permissions (e.g., All).

Step 3: Save Your API Key

  1. Click Create secret key.

  2. Copy and save the key immediately in a secure location.

    • You won’t be able to view it again for security reasons.

Step 4: Use Your API Key

  • Paste the API key into your application, software, or tool where required.

  • Keep the key private and secure.

If you lose the key, simply repeat the process to generate a new one.

For further details, refer to OpenAI’s official documentation.

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