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Setting up OpenAI

Updated May 03, 2026 ·

Overview​

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up OpenAI, a powerful platform for AI development.

Steps​

To start with, make sure to have an OpenAI account.

  1. Sign up here: OpenAI's website.

  2. If you haven't already, setup MFA on your account.

  3. Login and go to your dashboard and click Add credits.

  4. Make sure auto recharge is turned off. Click Add to credit balance.

  5. Add an amount and the payment method, then Continue ➜ Confirm payment.

  6. Refresh the page and you should see your new credit balance.

API Keys​

In your OpenAI dashboard, go to API Keys.

  1. Click Create new secret key, then provide a key name.
  2. Set project to default (this means API Key can be used for any project).
  3. Click Create secret key and copy the generated key.
  4. Store it securely, as you won't be able to see it again.