# Open AI

* OpenAI Account: The first thing you need to do is have an OpenAI account. You can sign up for free.
* After signing up, go to <https://platform.openai.com/api-keys>.
* Create a New API Key: You would find a button or link labeled "Create a new key" or "Generate API keys". Click on it.
* Keep this key safe and secure. It should not be shared with anyone or exposed in client-side code, as it could be used to misuse your OpenAI services.
* use the API Key to authenticate OpenAI components in the Appmixer Designer. ![Authenticate](https://802996127-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIAGKHlIqVKJe9agnFr14%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-197c886c4545803b3376465586e8fc7d036b8034%2Fopenai-1.png?alt=media)