Using Your Own API Keys
Learn how to use your own API keys to access AI models completely for free, with your data never leaving your browser.
Why Use Your Own API Key?
Zero Cost to You
We don't charge any extra fees - you only pay for what you use directly to the AI provider.
Maximum Privacy
Your API key and conversations stay in your browser - we never see or store your data.
Full Control
Use multiple providers, switch between them, and manage your own usage limits.
Keep Your Keys Secure
Your API keys should be kept private. Never share them with others or expose them in public repositories.
How to Get API Keys
Select your preferred AI provider below for step-by-step instructions on how to obtain and use an API key.
OpenAI API Key
- 1
Create an OpenAI account
Visit OpenAI Platform and sign up for an account if you don't already have one.
- 2
Navigate to API keys section
Once logged in, go to API Keys in your account dashboard.
- 3
Create a new API key
Click on "Create new secret key" and give it a name (e.g., "T3-Clone App").
- 4
Copy your API key
Copy the generated API key. Important: This is the only time you'll see the full key, so make sure to save it somewhere secure.
- 5
Add the API key to the app
Return to our application, select OpenAI as your provider, and paste the key when prompted.
Your key will be securely stored in your browser's local storage and never sent to our servers.
Example OpenAI Key Format:
sk-ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrSTUvwxYZ0123456789Pricing & Usage
OpenAI offers $5 of free credits for new users. After that, you'll pay per token used (roughly 1 token = 4 characters). GPT-4 costs approximately $0.01-0.02 per message, while GPT-3.5 is much cheaper at ~$0.001 per message.