Quick Steps Summary

1. Log in to OpenAI.

2. Click your avatar → View API Keys.

3. Click Create new secret key, optionally name it.

4. Copy the key immediately (only shown once).

5. Store it securely and use it in your projects.

• Navigate to the OpenAI platform.

• Click Log in (or Sign up if you're new) at the top-right corner.

• Complete the login or registration process.

2. Create an Ozgar Project

• In the top right click the Projects Dropdown and Select Create Project
• Create a new project Ozgar

3. Create a New Secret Key

• In your Ozgar project select API Keys → https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys

• On the API Keys page, click the “Create new secret key” button.

• Create the Key under a service account and assign it to the new Ozgar project
  
  

4. Copy Your API Key

• A popup will appear revealing your newly created API key—this is your only chance to view it.

• Click Copy and paste it into a secure location (e.g., your password manager or environment variable).

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5. Finalize (Optional)

• Once copied, you can safely click Done to close the dialog.

• You'll be taken back to the API Keys listing, where your new key may be referenced, but not fully visible.
  
  

6. Security Best Practices

• Keep your key secret! Never commit it to public repositories or share it.

• Consider using the key through environment variables or secret managers.

• If you suspect your key has been compromised, delete it immediately and generate a new one.