Step-by-Step: How to Get Your OpenAI API Key
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.
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.
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 (In Simple Terms)
OpenAI’s API operates on a pay-as-you-go model, meaning you only pay for what you use:
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!
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