How to Create an OpenAI API Key (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

To use Fabio AI Chatbot, you need an OpenAI API key.
Don’t worry — creating one only takes a few minutes.
Follow the steps below, and you’ll be ready in no time.

1️⃣ Step 1 — Go to the OpenAI Platform

First, open the OpenAI platform and access the API keys page.
If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free.

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Click here to go to the OpenAI API Keys page

Log in or sign up, then stay on this page.

OpenAI API keys page

2️⃣ Step 2 — Create a New API Key

Once you are on the API keys page, look at the top-right corner of the screen.
Click on the button labeled “Create new secret key”.

Create new OpenAI API key

3️⃣ Step 3 — Fill in the Key Details

A small form will appear. Simply:

  • Enter a name for your API key (for example: Fabio Chatbot)
  • Select the default project (or another one if you prefer)

Then confirm to create the key.

API key creation form

4️⃣ Step 4 — Copy Your API Key

Your new API key will now be displayed.
Copy it immediately.

You can save it in a safe place if you wish, but it’s not mandatory —
you will paste it into Fabio AI Chatbot in just a few seconds.

💡 Tip: Use one API key per domain, subdomain, or directory.
This makes management easier later on.

Copy OpenAI API key

5️⃣ Step 5 — Add the API Key to Fabio AI Chatbot

Go back to your WordPress dashboard.
In the Fabio AI Chatbot settings:

  • Paste your OpenAI API key into the dedicated field
  • Click Save

Once saved, the automatic site scan will start.

🎉 That’s it — your chatbot is now ready to work!

Paste API key into Fabio AI Chatbot