chatgpt.api_key的进一步展开说明

How to Obtain a ChatGPT API Key

ChatGPT is a powerful AI chatbot developed by OpenAI that is designed to assist users with various tasks and provide conversational responses to their queries. Leveraging the capabilities of Natural Language Processing (NLP), ChatGPT can understand and respond to user questions effectively.

Recently, OpenAI has introduced the ChatGPT API, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate the functionalities of GPT models into their applications, platforms, or systems. With the ChatGPT API, developers can generate text, improve language understanding, and much more.

To utilize the ChatGPT API, developers are required to obtain an API key. This key can be easily generated through the OpenAI website by following these steps:

Account Creation

To access ChatGPT through the API, you must first create a free account and generate your API key. The process is straightforward and can be completed as follows:

1. Sign up on the OpenAI website by visiting their signup page (https://beta.openai.com/signup). If desired, you have the option to use your Google or Microsoft account instead of creating a new account with an email and password combination. Please note that a valid mobile number may be required for account verification purposes.
2. After signing up, navigate to the OpenAI key page (https://beta.openai.com/account/api-keys) or select “View API Keys” from the menu.
3. Click on the “Create new secret key” button to generate a new API key. Refer to the image provided for reference.

Once you have completed these steps, you will have generated an API key that can be used in your applications to access ChatGPT.

It’s important to note that the API key created will grant access to both the GPT⑷ and ChatGPT models. No separate API keys are required for each model.

Cost

When using the ChatGPT API, it’s essential to be aware of the associated costs and pricing structure based on your monthly usage. The cost is determined by the number of tokens utilized, with 750 words (or 1000 tokens) being the baseline. The following table represents the cost per 1000 tokens for the GPT⑶.5 Turbo models:

• GPT⑶.5 Turbo (4k context): $0.0015 (13 times cheaper than GPT⑶ Davinci)
• GPT⑶.5 Turbo (16k context): $0.003

It’s worth noting that the GPT⑶.5 Turbo model is currently the default model for ChatGPT.

To give an example, suppose you use 10,000 tokens per day with the GPT⑶ Turbo model for 20 days in a month. The monthly charge would amount to 400 cents, which is calculated as 0.002 * 10 * 20.

Setting Limits

OpenAI provides $18 in free credits for a limited number of users, allowing them to explore and test the services within the first 3 months.

If you plan to use the ChatGPT API regularly, it is necessary to add your credit card information by visiting the following link: https://beta.openai.com/account/billing/payment-methods.

For users with a paid setup, you also have the option to set up a usage limit, such as $10/month. This can be done at https://beta.openai.com/account/billing/limits.

Exploring ChatGPT on Mac

If you are looking for an easy way to incorporate ChatGPT capabilities into your Mac, consider checking out Elephas. Elephas allows you to chat with your documents, such as PDF, Word, Notion, and Obsidian, right on your Mac.

Common Errors

Similar to other OpenAI endpoints, the ChatGPT API may encounter errors due to various reasons. Here are a couple of common errors and their possible causes:

1. Quota Error

Error message: “You exceeded your current quota, please check your plan and billing details.”

This error occurs when you have surpassed your current quota. It’s important to review your account’s billing section to determine if you have reached your monthly spending limit (hard limit). Additionally, make sure you have a paid account set up with OpenAI, as free credits are not available to all users.

2. Server Overload

Error message: “The engine is currently overloaded, please try again later.”

If you receive this error message, it means that the ChatGPT servers are currently overloaded. To resolve this issue, simply wait for a short while and try submitting your request again later.

3. Rate Limit

Error message: “Rate limit reached for requests.”

This error indicates that you are making requests at a rapid pace, exceeding the rate limit. To resolve this, you are advised to slow down and refer to the Rate Limit guide for more information.

Please ensure that you keep these possible errors in mind when working with the ChatGPT API, allowing you to troubleshoot effectively and ensure a smooth user experience.

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