Understanding OpenAI API Rate Limits and Budget Management

David · 2025-02-25T16:20:51.517062+00:00

Does someone know what the rate limit should be for an OpenAI API key to work? I have 10$ in credits and deleted the budget limit. How can I make this work?

Unfortunately, there's no immediate way to use your OpenAI API key in Clay without meeting OpenAI's usage requirements. However, you have two options: 1. Use Clay's OpenAI API key: It's faster but slightly more expensive (about 1 cent per call vs 0.003 cents). 2. Use your own API key: If you want to use your own key, you'll need to meet OpenAI's usage requirements first. You can add your own API key in Clay's workspace settings once it meets the requirements. If you need more assistance, please request human support in this conversation.

Sources: When should I use Clay’s OpenAI API key vs. my own? - FAQ | Clay.com Guide: Ways to save Clay credits | Documentation | Clay University

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