Connecting OpenAI and Anthropic Keys to Clay for Cold Email Copywriting

Dylan D. · 2025-10-16T23:25:11.663Z

Hey, can anyone help me figure out how to use OpenAI and Anthropic keys to connect to Clay? And also explain how tokens work between them and Clay? I normally default to Claygent, but that's because I could never figure out how to link them to Clay and understand their related credits appropriately. I want to use them to help with cold email copywriting.

Connecting OpenAI and Anthropic Keys to Clay for Cold Email Copywriting | Clay

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To connect your OpenAI or Anthropic API keys to Clay:
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Use the "Use AI" enrichment (this consolidates all AI models in one place) [1]
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Select your desired Model (GPT, Claude, or Gemini) from the dropdown [2]
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Click the Account dropdown and select "+ Add account" to add your API key
Credit usage: When you use your own API keys, you're charged by OpenAI/Anthropic directly based on their token pricing—not Clay credits. [3] This typically reduces costs compared to using Clay's managed account.
For cold email copywriting, you can now use "Use AI" instead of Claygent since you don't need web research—just select the appropriate OpenAI or Claude model for generating email copy from your table data.
If you need further help, click Talk to a person to request human assistance.
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
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Clay Support
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If you still need help with connecting your API keys or understanding token usage, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific questions you have?
Hunain F.
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Hi - Dylan D. You can definitely do this here’s the exact method that works Go to Clay settings integrations AI providers then connect your OpenAI or Anthropic account by pasting your API key after that when creating an AI column select your connected provider instead of Claygent once linked Clay will stop using your Clay credits for AI actions and instead use your OpenAI or Anthropic balance based on token usage tokens are just text units and you’re billed depending on how much text your prompt and response contain If you don’t connect any key Claygent will continue using your Clay credits. Try this method it works perfectly let me know once its set up or if you face any issues while connecting.
Clay Support
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To connect your OpenAI and Anthropic API keys to Clay:
1.
Use the "Use AI" enrichment (this consolidates all AI models in one place) [1]
2.
Select your desired Model (GPT, Claude, or Gemini) from the dropdown
3.
Click the Account dropdown and select "+ Add account" to add your API key
Credit usage: When you use your own API keys, you're charged by OpenAI/Anthropic directly based on their token pricing—not Clay credits. [2] This can reduce costs depending on your usage. When using personal API keys, price breakdowns won't appear in the Clay UI, so you'll need to monitor usage manually.
For cold email copywriting, the "Use AI" enrichment is perfect since you don't need web research—just select the appropriate OpenAI or Claude model for generating email copy from your table data.
Are you planning to use specific OpenAI or Claude models for your cold email copywriting, or would you like guidance on which models work best for this use case?
Clay Support
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If you still need additional help with connecting your API keys or understanding token usage, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific questions you have?
Dylan D.
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Hunain F. its working -- thanks a bunch!
Clay Support
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Glad to hear it's working for you! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Hunain F.
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Welcome Dylan D. If you ever need any help or advice - you can DM me!
Clay Support
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Thank you for your kind offer to help! If you or anyone else has more questions or needs assistance with Clay, feel free to share. I'm here to support you whenever you need.
Clay Support
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If you need any more help with connecting your API keys or using AI models for your cold email copywriting, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to accomplish or any other questions you have?

Clay Support
APP
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To connect your OpenAI or Anthropic API keys to Clay:
1.
Use the "Use AI" enrichment (this consolidates all AI models in one place) [1]
2.
Select your desired Model (GPT, Claude, or Gemini) from the dropdown [2]
3.
Click the Account dropdown and select "+ Add account" to add your API key
Credit usage: When you use your own API keys, you're charged by OpenAI/Anthropic directly based on their token pricing—not Clay credits. [3] This typically reduces costs compared to using Clay's managed account.
For cold email copywriting, you can now use "Use AI" instead of Claygent since you don't need web research—just select the appropriate OpenAI or Claude model for generating email copy from your table data.
If you need further help, click Talk to a person to request human assistance.
Clay Support
APP
·
·
Is that what you were looking for?
👍1
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you still need help with connecting your API keys or understanding token usage, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific questions you have?
Hunain F.
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·
Hi - Dylan D. You can definitely do this here’s the exact method that works Go to Clay settings integrations AI providers then connect your OpenAI or Anthropic account by pasting your API key after that when creating an AI column select your connected provider instead of Claygent once linked Clay will stop using your Clay credits for AI actions and instead use your OpenAI or Anthropic balance based on token usage tokens are just text units and you’re billed depending on how much text your prompt and response contain If you don’t connect any key Claygent will continue using your Clay credits. Try this method it works perfectly let me know once its set up or if you face any issues while connecting.
Clay Support
APP
·
·
To connect your OpenAI and Anthropic API keys to Clay:
1.
Use the "Use AI" enrichment (this consolidates all AI models in one place) [1]
2.
Select your desired Model (GPT, Claude, or Gemini) from the dropdown
3.
Click the Account dropdown and select "+ Add account" to add your API key
Credit usage: When you use your own API keys, you're charged by OpenAI/Anthropic directly based on their token pricing—not Clay credits. [2] This can reduce costs depending on your usage. When using personal API keys, price breakdowns won't appear in the Clay UI, so you'll need to monitor usage manually.
For cold email copywriting, the "Use AI" enrichment is perfect since you don't need web research—just select the appropriate OpenAI or Claude model for generating email copy from your table data.
Are you planning to use specific OpenAI or Claude models for your cold email copywriting, or would you like guidance on which models work best for this use case?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need additional help with connecting your API keys or understanding token usage, I’m here to assist. Would you like to share more about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific questions you have?
Dylan D.
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Hunain F. its working -- thanks a bunch!
Clay Support
APP
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·
Glad to hear it's working for you! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Hunain F.
·
·
Welcome Dylan D. If you ever need any help or advice - you can DM me!
Clay Support
APP
·
·
Thank you for your kind offer to help! If you or anyone else has more questions or needs assistance with Clay, feel free to share. I'm here to support you whenever you need.
Clay Support
APP
·
·
If you need any more help with connecting your API keys or using AI models for your cold email copywriting, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to accomplish or any other questions you have?