To use the OpenAI API, it is necessary to add a credit card to the account and make a minimum initial payment of $5 dollars. This amount ensures that you have credits to start consuming the services. In addition, after setting up the payment, you can adjust spending limits to better control model usage costs.
Below we present a step-by-step guide to set up payment and manage usage limits.
Step-by-Step to Add a Credit Card
1. Access the Billing Page
To add a card, follow these instructions:
In the left sidebar menu, click on "Billing" (Billing).
2. Add Card Details
Click the "Add payment method".
Fill in the fields with the card information:
Enter the billing address corresponding to the card.
Click "Continue" to complete adding the card.
3. Make the Initial Payment
After adding the card, you will need to make a minimum payment of $5 dollars to activate the OpenAI account. This amount will serve as credit for your API requests.
How to Adjust API Usage Limits
After adding the card and making the initial payment, you can set a spending limit to avoid unexpected charges.
1. Access the Limits Page
In the side menu, click on "Limits".
You will see the section "Adjust usage limits".
Set a maximum amount that OpenAI can charge monthly.
This limit can be adjusted at any time for greater control.
If necessary, review the usage tiers documentation to understand how rates are applied.
To use the OpenAI API, it is mandatory to add a credit card and make a minimum payment of $5 dollars. After that, you can adjust spending limits to ensure costs stay within your budget.
This setup is essential to ensure safe and controlled use of OpenAI models. 🚀
