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How to Find ChatGPT API Key

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to generate and copy your ChatGPT API key.

Quick summary

The ChatGPT API key is found in the API Keys section of the OpenAI platform, accessible via Settings. You can create a new secret key in seconds, but must copy it immediately since it cannot be viewed again after creation.


Steps

  1. Visit the OpenAI platform website at platform.openai.com.
  2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.
  3. Navigate to the API Keys section in the left sidebar.
  4. Click the "Create new secret key" button on the API Keys page.
  5. Enter a Name and select a Project for the new secret key.
  6. Click "Create secret key" to confirm and generate the key.
  7. Immediately copy the API key, as it will not be visible again after you leave the page.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to find and generate your ChatGPT API key is the essential first step for developers and teams integrating OpenAI's models into their applications. The API key authenticates all requests to the OpenAI platform, making it a critical credential for building AI-powered products. Because OpenAI only displays the secret key once at creation, following the correct steps to copy and store it immediately prevents access issues and costly delays in development workflows.
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