Open AI Key Added but Clay Shows Not Enough Credits Error
Hi team, I have added my Open AI key in clay but not able to run cells. It shows not enough clay credits. Can someone help here please?
Hi team, I have added my Open AI key in clay but not able to run cells. It shows not enough clay credits. Can someone help here please?
Adding your OpenAI API key doesn't eliminate the need for Clay credits - it just lets you use your own API key instead of our shared one. [1]
Even with your own OpenAI key, you still need Clay credits to run cells because credits are our "currency" for running actions in Clay. [2] You can check your current credit balance by going to Settings > Credit usage.
Also, make sure your OpenAI API key meets the requirements - you need at least 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT Generate Text columns to work properly. [3] If you're on a free OpenAI plan, it might not have the required access.
To get more credits, you can purchase them in Settings > Plans & billing > Purchase credits, or consider upgrading your Clay plan for more monthly credits.
Before we dive deeper, have you tried using Sculptor? It's our built-in AI tool in the top-right corner that can help you set up workflows and automations for free. Give it a try and let me know if that helps with your setup!
If you still need help with running cells or managing your Clay credits, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more details about what you’re trying to resolve or understand?
sure thanks
Thanks for your response. Could you please share more about the specific issue you're facing when running cells? That way, I can better assist you.
What is benefit of taking an annual clay plan rather than a monthly plan?
Annual plans give you two main benefits:
10% discount - You save money compared to monthly billing. [1]
All credits upfront - You get your entire year's worth of credits immediately when you sign up, so you can use them flexibly whenever you need them throughout the year. [2]
With monthly plans, you only get credits each month and unused ones roll over (capped at 2x your monthly limit). But with annual, you have access to everything right away. [3]
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If you need any more help understanding the benefits of annual versus monthly plans or anything else, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to decide or any other questions you have?
I am not able to view my clay credits usage. Where can i see that? Its not showing entire data
To view your credit usage, click your account name in the corner, then go to Settings > Credit usage. [1]
If you're not seeing complete data, this could be because the table-level credit dashboard only shows historical data starting from November 5th, 2025. [2] You'll see a warning about incomplete data if your selected time range goes before that date.
For more detailed insights, you can:
Filter by time period, owner, or specific integrations [3]
Right-click any column and select "Run Info" to see credits spent on that specific column
Access table-specific dashboards by clicking the chart button next to any table name
What specific data are you missing? That might help me point you to the right view.
If you still need help with viewing your Clay credits usage or understanding the data shown, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more details about the specific information you’re trying to find or any issues you’re encountering?