How to Get an OpenAI API Key
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To obtain an OpenAI API key, users must visit the OpenAI platform website, log in or create an account, and navigate to the API Keys section to generate a new secret key, which should be stored securely as it cannot be retrieved once closed. While the initial API key can be obtained for free with a $5 credit valid for three months, continued use requires entering billing information, as there is no free tier available. OpenAI enforces rate limits based on requests per minute and tokens per minute, and users can find detailed pricing on OpenAI's website. If issues arise with the API key, such as errors or deactivation, users are advised to check for errors, clear browser cache, and potentially generate a new key, following OpenAI's guidelines for API key security and troubleshooting.