Category API

OpenAI API guides — how to get an API key, pricing for every model, rate limits, fine-tuning, function calling, embeddings, Whisper, DALL-E, Sora, the Responses API, the Assistants API, and the Realtime API. Code samples and best practices.

Where to Find Your OpenAI API Key

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Find your OpenAI API key in the OpenAI Platform, create a new secret key, store it safely, and know when to use project, service account, or admin keys.

GPT-5 API: Getting Started Guide

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Learn how to start with the GPT-5 API, choose a model, run your first request, control reasoning, estimate cost, and prepare for production.

Does ChatGPT Plus Include API Access?

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ChatGPT Plus does not include OpenAI API access. Learn how Plus billing differs from API billing, how to get an API key, and when each option makes sense.