Generate a Standard API Key
Standard API keys provide access to most OpenAI API features including models, completions, embeddings, and more.
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Access API Keys Page
1. Log in to your OpenAI account at https://platform.openai.com
2. Click “API keys” in the left sidebar
3. Or directly visit https://platform.openai.com/api-keys
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Create a New API Key
Click the “Create new secret key” button to generate a new API key. The dialog shows fields in this order: Name, Project, Permissions.
- Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “StackOne Integration”)
- Select a Project (required — the Create button stays disabled until a project is selected)
- Select permissions: Choose ‘All’ for full access or customize based on your needs
- Click “Create secret key”
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Save Your API Key
IMPORTANT: Copy the key immediately after creation. It will only be shown once and cannot be retrieved later.
- Store the key in a secure password manager
- Never expose it in client-side code or public repositories
- Use environment variables for application deployment
Link the Account
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Connect
- Click Connect.
- If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
- Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup.
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Use Actions
Connect an AI platform to the linked account’s actions. See AI Platforms.Other ways to call actions are listed in Protocols & SDKs.
Next Steps
Webhooks setup
Configure receiving Events for OpenAI into StackOne.