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Bring your own key

Add an OpenAI API key to Kilo

OpenAI BYOK uses Platform API billing. It is separate from the ChatGPT Plus/Pro OAuth option.

Open Kilo BYOK settingsCreate an OpenAI API key
Models
OpenAI API models available to your project
Billing
Provider pay-as-you-go billing
Connect with
OpenAI project API key

How to connect OpenAI to Kilo

  1. 1

    Create a OpenAI openai project api key

    Sign in to OpenAI, enable API billing if required, and create a credential for Kilo. Copy it when it is shown and keep it private.

  2. 2

    Open Kilo BYOK settings

    Open the Kilo BYOK page and choose OpenAI from the provider list.

  3. 3

    Add the openai project api key

    Paste the OpenAI credential, complete any provider-specific fields, and save it. Kilo validates the configuration before using it.

  4. 4

    Select a model and verify usage

    Choose a model supplied by OpenAI, send a test request, and confirm the request appears in your provider usage dashboard.

Before you connect

  • ChatGPT and OpenAI API billing are separate.
  • Use the ChatGPT subscription guide instead when you want Codex usage covered by Plus or Pro.

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