How to generate your API key and authenticate your ChatGPT (OpenAI) account in Pluga

Learn how to generate your OpenAI API Key and connect ChatGPT to Pluga to automate workflows with artificial intelligence in under 2 minutes.

If you want to use artificial intelligence to automate processes in your business, OpenAI is one of the most popular options on the market. With it, you can generate content, automate customer support, and analyze data with ease. And the best part? By connecting OpenAI to Pluga, you can build automated workflows with other tools — without writing a single line of code. The good news? Generating your API Key takes less than 2 minutes.

What is the OpenAI API Key?

The API Key is an authentication key that allows you to connect your OpenAI account to other tools — such as:

  • CRMs
  • Spreadsheets
  • Marketing platforms
  • And much more

In other words: it's what makes it possible to automate tasks using artificial intelligence.

How to generate your OpenAI API Key (step by step)

Step 1: Access your account

Log in to your OpenAI account, go to the apps area, and click "API" in the main menu.

OpenAI main menu with the API option highlighted

Step 2: Access your profile

In the top right corner, click "Your Profile".

User profile menu in the top right corner of the OpenAI platform

Step 3: Go to the API Keys section

On the left sidebar menu, click "API Keys".

OpenAI left sidebar with the API Keys option highlighted

Step 4: Create a new key

Fill in the details for your new key and confirm the creation.

  • Click "+ Create new secret key"
  • Enter a name to identify the key
  • Select the desired project
  • Click "Create secret key"
OpenAI new secret key creation modal with name and project fields

Step 5: Save your key safely

Important: you will not be able to view this key again after closing this screen.

  • Copy the generated key
  • Store it in a safe place
OpenAI API Key displayed only once for copying after generation

Step 6: Connect your account in Pluga

With the key copied, finalize the connection in Pluga and start building your automations.

  • Paste the API Key into Pluga
  • Complete the authentication
  • Start creating your automations

Done! Now you're ready to use OpenAI in your automated workflows with Pluga.

Questions?

If you still have any questions, just send us a message on WhatsApp or e-mail us at support@pluga.co and we'll answer back as soon as possible. ;)

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