Before diving into the hands-on sections of this course, it's important to note that you'll need a small balance in your OpenAI API account to complete the exercises.
Don't worry—you won't need more than $5, which should be sufficient for all the tasks in this course.
The OpenAI API operates on a pay-as-you-go model, where you're charged based on the tokens processed during API calls. The exercises in this course are designed to be lightweight and efficient, ensuring minimal costs.
Having funds in your account is essential to access the API and execute your prompts as well as using the OpenAI playground.
1. Log in to your OpenAI Account
Go to https://platform.openai.com and sign in with your credentials. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one first.
2. Navigate to Billing Settings
Click on your user profile icon. From the dropdown menu, select "Your profile".
On the right side of the screen you should see a settings menu. Click on 'Billing'
3. Add credit to your account
In the Billing section, click on "Add to credit balance"
4. Add Funds to Your Account
Select the amount you'd like to add—$5 will be more than enough for this course. Then, add a payment method.
Make sure that Auto-Recharge is turned off. This way, when your balance reaches $0, the API will simply stop working instead of automatically charging your payment method for more funds.
By following these steps, you’ll be fully prepared to complete the exercises without interruptions.
See you in the next lecture!