Using OpenAI in LobeHub

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This guide will walk you through how to use OpenAI in LobeHub:

<Steps> ### Step 1: Get Your OpenAI API Key

• Sign up for an OpenAI account. You’ll need an international phone number and a non-mainland China email address.

• After signing up, go to the API Keys page and click Create new secret key to generate a new API key:

• Open the key creation window

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• Create your API key

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• Copy and save your API key

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<Callout type={'warning'}> New accounts typically receive $5 in free credits, valid for three months. </Callout>

Step 2: Configure OpenAI in LobeHub

• Open the Settings panel in LobeHub
• Under AI Providers, locate the OpenAI section

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• Paste your API key into the input field
• Choose an OpenAI model for your AI assistant to start chatting

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<Callout type={'warning'}> You may incur charges while using the API. Please refer to OpenAI’s pricing policy for details. </Callout> </Steps>

That’s it! You’re now ready to use OpenAI models in LobeHub for conversations.