Steps to Obtain Your OpenAI API Key

1. Create an OpenAI Platform Account:

Visit the OpenAI website platform.openai.com and click “Sign Up” in the top right corner. Fill in your details to register.

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What is platform.openai.com? This is OpenAI's main website for using their AI services. Here developers can:

• Read guides and documentation
• Create and manage your API keys
• Check your usage and billing
• Test different AI models
• Find helpful resources

Important note: You don't need to be a developer to use it! Anyone can create an API key and pay only for what they use.

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• Check your email for a verification link from OpenAI and click it to confirm your account. Then return to the OpenAI platform website, click “Log In,” and enter your credentials.

2. Generate an OpenAI API Key:

• On the top menu bar, click on the “Dashboard” tab. This will take you to the main dashboard page.
• On the left-hand side menu, locate and click on the “API keys” option. This will open the API keys management section where you can view, create, and manage your API keys.
• On the API keys page, click on the “+ Create new secret key” button. Name your key for future reference, then click “Create secret key.”
• Copy the generated secret key and keep it secure, as you cannot retrieve it later for security reasons. But don't worry; you can always create a new one in case you lose it.

3. Setup OpenAI billing:

• Click on the settings icon located at the top right corner of the page.
• In the settings menu on the left-hand side, click on “Billing” under the “Organization” section.
• On the billing page, under the “Overview” tab, click on the “Add payment details.” button. Click on this button to enter your payment information and manage your billing settings.

OpenAI charges based on usage. See ‣

4. Copy your API key to GPT Breeze Extension