Follow these simple steps to create an OpenAI account, generate a new API key, and copy it:
1. Go to OpenAI at https://openai.com/api/
Visit the OpenAI API page by clicking here.
On the OpenAI API page, find and click the "Get Started" button in the banner.
Follow the on-screen instructions to register a new account by providing the necessary details.
After successful registration, you will be redirected to the OpenAI overview page.
Click on "Personal" in the top right corner of the OpenAI overview page.
From the "Personal" dropdown menu, select "View API keys."
On the API keys page, click the "Create new secret key" button.
IMPORTANT STEP! After the key is generated, click on the green highlighted button to copy the API key. Make sure to store it in a safe place, as you won't be able to see it again.