How to create and manage API keys

Create and manage your keys from the API Keys tab in the API Dashboard.

Important: API credits are separate from GPTHuman subscription credits. Credits purchased for API usage cannot be used in the web app, and subscription credits cannot be used with the API.

Before you create a key

You need to buy API credits first. If you have not purchased credits yet, the Create key button stays disabled.

How to create a key

  1. Open the API Dashboard.
  2. Select the API Keys tab.
  3. Click Create key.
  4. Enter a recognizable name, such as Production, My App, or Test.
  5. Copy the full key immediately.

GPTHuman only shows the full key once. After you leave the page, the dashboard shows only its last characters.

How many keys can I have?

You can have a maximum of 10 API keys. If you reach the limit, delete an unused key before creating another one.

How to delete a key

  1. Find the key in the API Keys list.
  2. Click the delete icon.
  3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleted keys stop working immediately and cannot be recovered.

Keep your keys secure

  • Store keys in environment variables or a secrets manager.
  • Use different keys for testing and production.
  • Delete keys you no longer use.
  • Never paste a live key into a public ticket, screenshot, or shared document.

If a key is exposed, delete it in the dashboard and create a new one. For instructions on using a key in an integration, see the developer documentation.

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