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Keep your API keys secure. Never share them publicly or commit them to version control. Rotate keys regularly for enhanced security.

Generate a Standard API Key

Standard API keys provide access to most OpenAI API features including models, completions, embeddings, and more.

1

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

2

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”
3

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

Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
3

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

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.