Getting your OpenAI API Key

Purpose:
SensAI requires an OpenAI API key to function. Follow these steps to create and configure your key securely.

1. Create an OpenAI account

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  1. Go to OpenAI Platform
  2. Click Sign Up (or Log In if you already have an account)
  3. Complete the registration process

2. Add a payment method

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  1. Visit OpenAI Billing
  2. Click Add Payment Method
  3. Enter your credit card information
  4. Add credits to your account (minimum $5 recommended)

3. Create an API Key

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  1. Go to OpenAI API Keys
  2. Click Create new secret key
  3. Give your key a name (e.g., “SensAI Chat”)
  4. Copy the key (starts with “sk-”)
  5. Store it securely, you will not be able to view it again. You can always generate a new key if needed.

Cost estimate

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Using GPT-3.5 Turbo (recommended):

  • ~ $0.001 per conversation (1–2 cents per 10 conversations)
  • Small sites (100–500 conversations): ~$1–5 per month
  • Medium sites (1,000–3,000 conversations): ~$10–30 per month

Note: Estimates already include caching benefits (50–70% cost reduction).