How to Setup OpenAI API Credentials

How to Set Up OpenAI API Credentials

Need to set up your OpenAI API? Below we provide detailed instructions on how to get your OpenAI API credentials:

1. Create an OpenAI account:
   1. Visit the OpenAI website at https://openai.com/.
   2. Click on the "Sign Up" or "Get Started" button to create an account.
   3. Fill in the required information, including your email address and a secure password.
   4. Follow the prompts to complete the account creation process.
2. Log in to the OpenAI Dashboard
   1. Once you have created your account, go to the OpenAI website.
   2. Click on the "Log In" button located in the top-right corner.
   3. Enter your email address and password associated with your OpenAI account.
   4. Click "Log In" to access the OpenAI dashboard.
3. Navigate to API Settings
   1. In the OpenAI dashboard, you will see tiles. Click on the API tile, which will bring you to a more detailed dashboard

b. Once here, click on your avatar in the upper right hand corner and select "View API Keys" from the drop down menu.

4. Create a New API Key
   1. In the API Settings section, click on the "Create New Key" button.
   2. You may be prompted to provide a name or description for the API key (optional).
   3. Click "Create" to generate a new API key.
5. Access Your API Credentials
   1. After generating the API key, the OpenAI dashboard will display the generated API key.
   2. Note the API key and keep it secure. This key serves as your authentication token for making API requests.
6. Implement the OpenAI API
   1. With your API credentials (API key) in hand, you can now navigate to your Admin Console, and use your Open AI key to configure solutions in Lega.
   2. For more information on configuring solutions please see our Getting Started Guide for Admins.
7. Managing API Usage
   1. You can review the API usage and cost details at any time by logging into OpenAI, clicking on the API tile, clicking on your avatar in the upper right hand corner and selecting Manage Account from the drop down menu.
   2. From here you can see things like Usage and API Rate Limits from the menu on the left-hand side (see below).

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  Important Note: Keep your API key confidential and avoid sharing it publicly or committing it to version control systems. Treat it as a sensitive credential to protect your account and ensure proper usage. Remember to consult the OpenAI documentation and adhere to any usage policies or guidelines provided by OpenAI to make the best use of the API.