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1) Create an OpenAI API key

  1. Sign in at platform.openai.com → Settings → API keys.
  2. Click Create new secret key → copy it and store securely (you can set key permissions if needed). (platform.openai.com)

2) Preload $5 credit (prepaid billing)

  1. Go to Settings → Billing → Overview.
  2. Click Add payment details and add a standard credit/debit card.
  3. Choose $5 as the initial credit purchase → Confirm. (Minimum prepaid purchase is $5.) (OpenAI Help Center)

3) Verify

  • In Billing → Overview, confirm your Credits balance shows ~$5 available. (OpenAI Help Center)

4) Fast safety notes (for the workshop)

  • Never share the key; create separate keys per person.
  • Rotate/delete keys after the session. (OpenAI Help Center)

That’s it—key created and $5 budget loaded.

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