How to Generate an openAI Key and activate AI features in your Reachy app?

This article guides you through creating your first OpenAI key to activate AI features in Reachy.ai. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to integrate powerful AI capabilities, follow these simple steps to set up your OpenAI API key and unlock advanced features in Reachy.ai.

Chris • October 31, 2025

STEP 1 - Go to https://platform.openai.com and Create your OpenAI account by signing up

STEP 2 - Click on "START BUILDING" at the top right of the screen

STEP 3 - Fill out Your Organization name & Click "Create Organization"

STEP 4 - Skip Team members creation

STEP 5 - Give a Key & Project Name and then click "Generate API Key"

STEP 6 - Click "Copy"

STEP 7 - Launch Reachy app and go to the Configuration panel

STEP 8 - Scroll down and click "Edit OpenAI Key"

STEP 9 - Paste your OpenAI API secret key and click "Update key"

STEP 10 - Go Back to OpenAI page and set $5 Credits (enough to use the OpenAI Key in Reachy) and then click "Purchase credits" (Mandatory to activate your key)

STEP 11 - Fill out your Bank Cards details and click "Add a Payment method"

STEP 12 - Go to "Dashboard" at the top right

STEP 13 - Go to "Usage" section in the left side bar

STEP 14 - Edit the budget on the right

STEP 15 - Click on "Edit budget"

STEP 16 - Set the monthly budget to $2 and click "Save"