How to Get Your OpenAI API Key

An OpenAI API key is required to power your FormWise.AI account once your trial ends.

1. Sign Up for an OpenAI Account

• Go to OpenAI's platform website and sign up for an account. You can use your email or sign in with your Google or Microsoft account.

1. Generate Your API Key

• After logging in, click your account name (or profile picture) at the top-right corner and select “View API Keys” from the menu.

• Click “Create New Secret Key” to generate a key.

• Copy and store the key securely, as you won’t be able to see it again once the window is closed.

1. Add the API Key to Your FormWise Account

• In FormWise, once your trial ends, go to the API tab in your account.

• Paste the OpenAI API key there to integrate OpenAI's services into your FormWise tools.

Selecting Models for Your Tools

• Engine Flexibility: With FormWise, you can choose which engine your tools will run on at the tool level. For instance:

-Use GPT-3.5 for cost-efficient tasks.

-Use GPT-4 for more complex, high-level tasks.

• This gives you control over which model fits the specific needs of each task within your FormWise tools.

No ChatGPT Plus Subscription Needed

You don’t need a ChatGPT Plus subscription to use OpenAI’s API. Once you have your API key, you can access the OpenAI models directly from FormWise—this operates independently from any ChatGPT subscriptions.

Pay-As-You-Go Pricing

OpenAI’s API operates on a pay-as-you-go model, meaning you only pay for what you use, for example:

• For GPT-4 (with 8K tokens), it’s about $0.03 per 1,000 tokens (roughly 750 words for prompts) and $0.06 per 1,000 tokens for completions.

• GPT-3.5 is more affordable, costing $0.002 per 1,000 tokens.

You also get $5 in free credits when you sign up, so you can start experimenting without immediate costs.

Stay Updated

New models and features come out regularly, so it’s always a good idea to check OpenAI’s pricing page to stay up to date with any changes.

This setup allows you to maximize flexibility and cost-effectiveness as you grow your FormWise tool usage!