How to Obtain a GPT Token

Updated by Stefenie Stockbridge

GPT Token

To obtain an API token for accessing OpenAI's GPT models, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. Sign Up for an OpenAI Account
    1. Go to OpenAI's website or click here to sign up for an OpenAI account. You may also use an existing account.
  2. Access the API Dashboard
    1. Found under Products > API Login
    2. When presented with ChatGPT or API, select API
    3. Click “Dashboards” in the top right of the title bar
  3. Create an API Key
    1. In the API dashboard, look for the option “API key” on the left side bar.
    2. Click “Create new secret key”
    3. Follow the prompts. You'll need to name the key and select the permissions or scope it should have.
  4. One generated, the API key will be displayed. Copy your API key and store it securely.
Once generated, the API key will be displayed.
Make sure to copy it and store it securely.
For security purposes, OpenAI will not display the full key again after this point.

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