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How to create an OpenAI API key and use it on the VAM app

Tiago Silva
Tiago Silva ·
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The Video Asset Manager app requires an OpenAI API key, a Google API key, and a License key to function.

This document explains how to create and copy the OpenAI API key so that you can start using the app.

Note: Your OpenAI account must have credits or a valid payment method on file to use API keys. If you need more information, check OpenAI documentation and instructions.

OpenAI step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Log in to your OpenAI account. The URL is https://platform.openai.com/login openai login page.

Step 2: Click on ‘Dashboard’ in the top right corner. openai overview page.

Step 3: Click on ‘Api keys’ in the left sidebar. Then click on ‘Create new secret key’ in the top right corner. openai create new api key.

Step 4: Give a name to your key. This will make it easy for you to remember where you are using the key. Using ‘Video Asset Manager’ is probably a good idea. After you finish naming the key, click ‘Create secret key’. openai api key name.

Step 5: Copy and save the key. You won’t be able to look at the key or save it later. So, I recommend you store it in a safe place, like a password manager, from where you can copy it later. openai secret api key save step.

Inside the VAM app instructions

Now, you need to go to the Video Asset Manager app.

Step 6: On the app, go to Settings (gear icon). video-asset-open-settings.png

Step 7: In the field ‘OpenAI API Key’, paste the key you got from Step 5. Video Asset Manager settings openai field.

After you finish, click on ‘Save’ and the app will remember your API key for future usage. Video Asset Manager openai api key set.

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