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# Using OpenAI

Navigate to [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com/). On the left hand side, click on the "API Keys" tab. Click on "Create new secret key". Copy the API key and paste it into the settings.

#### ChatGPT Configuration

Set the backend to ChatGPT:

```bash
Settings -> ChatBot -> ChatBot Backend -> ChatGPT
```

Set the API key:

```bash
Settings -> ChatBot -> ChatGPT -> OpenAI API Key
```

#### TTS Configuration

Set the backend to OpenAI:

```bash
Settings -> Text-To-Speech > TTS Backend -> OpenAI TTS
```

Set the API key:

```bash
Settings -> Text-To-Speech > OpenAI -> API Key
```

#### Transcription Configuration

Set the backend to Whisper (OpenAI):

```bash
Settings -> Speech-to-Text > STT Backend -> Whisper (OpenAI)
```

Set the API key:

```bash
Settings -> Speech-to-Text > Whisper (OpenAI) -> API Key
```