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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 Settings > Assistant > 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 and go to Settings > Assistant > 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.