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Obtain an OpenAI API Key for TEDI

Use this guide to create an OpenAI API key, then paste it into TEDI under Models → Providers . Vendor console labels can change; use the official OpenAI Platform if a menu name differs.

Before you begin

  • Access to an OpenAI Platform account (or permission to create one for your company).
  • Billing set up on the Platform account when required for API usage (ChatGPT Plus alone does not replace API billing).
  • TEDI installed on the machine where you will paste the key.

Step 1: Open OpenAI Platform

  1. Go to https://platform.openai.com .
  2. Sign in or create an account.

Note: The developer Platform is separate from the consumer ChatGPT website. You need a Platform API key for TEDI.

Step 2: Confirm billing (when prompted)

  1. In Platform, open billing / payment settings for your organization or project.
  2. Add a payment method or prepaid credits if the Platform requires it before keys can call models.
  3. Optionally set a spending limit so unexpected usage cannot run away.

Step 3: Create an API key

  1. Open the API keys page: https://platform.openai.com/api-keys (or API keys in the Platform sidebar).
  2. Select Create new secret key (wording may vary slightly).
  3. Give the key a clear name (for example, TEDI-Vista-PC ).
  4. Choose the project / permissions your admin expects (project-scoped keys are typical).
  5. Create the key.

Step 4: Copy the key immediately

  • OpenAI shows the full secret once . Copy it before closing the dialog.
  • Store a backup in your password manager if you need to re-enter it later.
  • If you lose the value, revoke or delete the old key and create a new one.

Step 5: Paste the key into TEDI

  1. Open TEDI → Models → Providers .
  2. Under Add provider , choose OpenAI , then Add (skip if OpenAI is already listed).
  3. Expand the OpenAI card.
  4. Paste the key into API key .
  5. Enable at least one model, set Default model for this provider , then Save .
  6. In Active selection , set Active provider to OpenAI and choose an Active model .

Full TEDI UI walkthrough: Configure LLM Providers in TEDI .

Security checklist

  • Do not email the key or paste it into a support ticket.
  • Do not commit the key to source control or shared docs.
  • If the key may have been exposed, revoke it in Platform and create a replacement.

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