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# Connect OpenAI with User API Key – StackOne Hub

> Link a OpenAI account in the StackOne Hub using User API Key. End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using OpenAI actions.

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

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  <h2>Generate a Standard API Key</h2>

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

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Access API Keys Page">
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        <p>1. Log in to your OpenAI account at <a href="https://platform.openai.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[https://platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com)</a><br />2. Click "API keys" in the left sidebar<br />3. Or directly visit <a href="https://platform.openai.com/api-keys" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[https://platform.openai.com/api-keys](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)</a></p>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Create a New API Key">
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        <p>Click the "Create new secret key" button to generate a new API key. The dialog shows fields in this order: Name, Project, Permissions.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "StackOne Integration")</li>
          <li>Select a Project (required — the Create button stays disabled until a project is selected)</li>
          <li>Select permissions: Choose 'All' for full access or customize based on your needs</li>
          <li>Click "Create secret key"</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Save Your API Key">
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        <p>IMPORTANT: Copy the key immediately after creation. It will only be shown once and cannot be retrieved later.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Store the key in a secure password manager</li>
          <li>Never expose it in client-side code or public repositories</li>
          <li>Use environment variables for application deployment</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/guides/accounts-section#linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>API Key</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/guides/accounts-section">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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