Step 1: Create/Open an OpenAI Account
- Go to https://platform.openai.com
- Sign in or sign up for an account.
- You’ll need billing set up for usage-based pricing or a subscription plan (like ChatGPT Pro).
Step 2: Get Your API Key
- After logging in, go to API Keys
- Click “Create new secret key”
- Copy the key and store it securely (you won’t be able to see it again)