Adding your OpenAI API Key
Learn how to get your own OpenAI API key and add it to FeedHive to enable AI-powered features with your own credits.
When you add your own OpenAI API key, FeedHive will use that instead of FeedHive's internal AI. This will bypass FeedHive's AI credit limit entirely, giving you unlimited access to AI features using your own OpenAI account.
Prerequisites
- Create an OpenAI (opens in a new tab) account
- Have access to OpenAI's API (requires adding payment method to your OpenAI account)
How to get your OpenAI API Key
To generate your API Key, follow these steps:
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Login to your OpenAI account or create an account (opens in a new tab) if you don't have one yet.
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Open your API keys page by navigating to https://platform.openai.com/api-keys (opens in a new tab).
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Create a new secret key by clicking the "Create new secret key" button.
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Name your key (optional) - you can give it a descriptive name like "FeedHive Integration Key".
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Copy your API key - make sure to copy and save the key securely as you won't be able to see it again.
Important: Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly. Treat it like a password.
How to add your OpenAI API Key to FeedHive
Once you have your OpenAI API key, follow these steps to add it to FeedHive:
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Navigate to Settings - In your FeedHive dashboard, click on "Settings" in the left sidebar.
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Go to OpenAI Integration - Look for the "OpenAI Integration" section in your settings.
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Paste your API Key - Enter the API key you copied from OpenAI into the "OpenAI API Key" field.
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Save your settings - Click the "Save" button to store your API key.
What happens after adding your API Key?
When you add your own OpenAI API key to FeedHive:
- Unlimited AI features: You can use AI-powered features without being limited by FeedHive's credit system
- Your own usage: All AI requests will be made using your OpenAI account and billed directly to you
- Better performance: Direct access to OpenAI's latest models and features
- Full control: You manage your own usage and billing through your OpenAI account
Related Resources
- OpenAI API Documentation (opens in a new tab) - Learn more about OpenAI's API
- OpenAI Pricing (opens in a new tab) - Understand OpenAI's usage costs
- API Quickstart Guide (opens in a new tab) - OpenAI's official setup guide
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues while setting up your OpenAI API key, please reach out to our support team through the FeedHive dashboard.