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How do I connect my OpenAI API key?

Last updated on Sep 25, 2026

GPTDash uses an API key from your own OpenAI account (OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT). If you've ever used ChatGPT, you already have an account.

1. Create your API key at OpenAI

  1. Go to platform.openai.com and log in with your OpenAI/ChatGPT account.
  2. Open API keys and click Create new secret key.
  3. Give it a name like GPTDash and copy the key. OpenAI only shows it once.
  4. Make sure your OpenAI account has billing set up. OpenAI charges for API usage separately from a ChatGPT subscription.

2. Add it to GPTDash

  1. Log in to GPTDash.
  2. Open the OpenAI API key page.
  3. Paste your key and save it.

Keep your key private

Your API key is like a password to your OpenAI account. Never paste it into a chat, email or support ticket, including ours. We will never ask you for it. If you think it's been exposed, delete it at OpenAI and create a new one.

Can't get an API key where you live? See I can't get an OpenAI API key.