Struggling with OpenAI API Key Rate Limits: Need Solutions!

Dom Michaelson · 2025-04-14 11:48:00.659929+00

Really struggling with the Open AI integration - every time I try and use it, I'm met with error message: . See But as far as I can see the only way to increase limits is to use / spend more Open AI tokens (and get to level 2), Currently only using open AI credits in Clay, but then cant use it in clay because of the API key limts..... Has anyone else encountered this? If so, what did you do? Thanks!!

Struggling with OpenAI API Key Rate Limits: Need Solutions! | Clay

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To resolve the OpenAI integration issue in Clay, you'll need to upgrade your OpenAI API key usage tier. Here's what you can do: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. For reliable use of OpenAI in Clay, you need: • 30,000 TPM (tokens per minute) for ChatGPT columns • 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. If you're on a free plan or tier 1, it won't meet these requirements. You'll need to upgrade to a tier 2 API key. 4. To upgrade, follow the instructions at https://community.openai.com/t/how-to-move-up-in-usage-tiers/677788 5. Once upgraded, update your API key in Clay: • Go to Model > Account > Add Account • Enter your new API key If you need further assistance, please request human support by clicking on "Talk to a person".
Source: Use AI integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
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usually if you add credits you get moved to the next tier in openai my account was not new and i had spent a few $ already - as soon as i added credits i got bumped to the next tier
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If you've already added credits and moved to the next tier in OpenAI, but still face integration issues with Clay, try these steps: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. Update your API key in Clay: • Go to Model > Account > Add Account • Enter your new API key If issues persist, verify your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys and update it in Clay again. If you still encounter problems, please request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
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Interesting - what value of credits did you have before, and how much did you add that bumped you up? kushagra tiwari
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To resolve the OpenAI integration issue in Clay, you need to ensure your OpenAI API key meets the required usage tier. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. If needed, upgrade to a tier 2 API key 4. Update your API key in Clay: Go to Model > Account > Add Account and enter the new key Regarding credits needed to move to the next tier in OpenAI, the exact amount isn't specified in the provided information. OpenAI's tier system is based on usage rather than a fixed credit amount. If you've recently added credits and still face issues, double-check your current tier and limits. If problems persist, please request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
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don't remember how much i had but adding 60 usd bumped me to tier 2 iirc
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If you've added $60 in credits and moved to tier 2 but still face OpenAI integration issues in Clay, try these steps: 1. Verify your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. Update your API key in Clay: Go to Model > Account > Add Account and enter the new key 4. If issues persist, double-check your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys If problems continue, request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
Source: Use AI integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
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Okay cool thank you - I will give it a go! Throwing good money after bad here 🤣
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🤞🏽 hoping it works 😄

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To resolve the OpenAI integration issue in Clay, you'll need to upgrade your OpenAI API key usage tier. Here's what you can do: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. For reliable use of OpenAI in Clay, you need: • 30,000 TPM (tokens per minute) for ChatGPT columns • 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. If you're on a free plan or tier 1, it won't meet these requirements. You'll need to upgrade to a tier 2 API key. 4. To upgrade, follow the instructions at https://community.openai.com/t/how-to-move-up-in-usage-tiers/677788 5. Once upgraded, update your API key in Clay: • Go to Model > Account > Add Account • Enter your new API key If you need further assistance, please request human support by clicking on "Talk to a person".
Source: Use AI integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
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usually if you add credits you get moved to the next tier in openai my account was not new and i had spent a few $ already - as soon as i added credits i got bumped to the next tier
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If you've already added credits and moved to the next tier in OpenAI, but still face integration issues with Clay, try these steps: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. Update your API key in Clay: • Go to Model > Account > Add Account • Enter your new API key If issues persist, verify your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys and update it in Clay again. If you still encounter problems, please request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
Dom Michaelson
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Interesting - what value of credits did you have before, and how much did you add that bumped you up? kushagra tiwari
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To resolve the OpenAI integration issue in Clay, you need to ensure your OpenAI API key meets the required usage tier. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. If needed, upgrade to a tier 2 API key 4. Update your API key in Clay: Go to Model > Account > Add Account and enter the new key Regarding credits needed to move to the next tier in OpenAI, the exact amount isn't specified in the provided information. OpenAI's tier system is based on usage rather than a fixed credit amount. If you've recently added credits and still face issues, double-check your current tier and limits. If problems persist, please request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
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don't remember how much i had but adding 60 usd bumped me to tier 2 iirc
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If you've added $60 in credits and moved to tier 2 but still face OpenAI integration issues in Clay, try these steps: 1. Verify your current API usage tier at https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/limits 2. Ensure your plan meets Clay's requirements: 30,000 TPM for ChatGPT columns and 450,000 TPM for Claygent 3. Update your API key in Clay: Go to Model > Account > Add Account and enter the new key 4. If issues persist, double-check your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys If problems continue, request human assistance by clicking on "Talk to a person" for further support.
Source: Use AI integration overview | Documentation | Clay University
Dom Michaelson
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Okay cool thank you - I will give it a go! Throwing good money after bad here 🤣
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kushagra tiwari
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🤞🏽 hoping it works 😄