diff --git a/HOW_TO_SET_OAI_API_KEY_.txt b/HOW_TO_SET_OAI_API_KEY_.txt index 86521a5..0fd6efa 100644 --- a/HOW_TO_SET_OAI_API_KEY_.txt +++ b/HOW_TO_SET_OAI_API_KEY_.txt @@ -1,24 +1,26 @@ -# OpenAI (DALL-E 3) API Setup Guide - -## Getting the OpenAI API Key -1. **Sign Up for OpenAI**: Visit the [OpenAI website](https://openai.com/) and create an account or log in. -2. **API Key Generation**: Navigate to the API section and generate a new API key. Make sure to note it down securely. - -## Setting the API Key as an Environment Variable -### For Windows (Command Prompt): -1. Open Command Prompt. -2. Type `setx OPENAI_API_KEY "Your-API-Key"` and press Enter. - -### For Windows (Using System Properties): -1. Right-click on 'This PC' or 'My Computer' on your desktop or in File Explorer. -2. Select 'Properties'. -3. Click on 'Advanced system settings'. -4. In the System Properties window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click 'Environment Variables'. -5. Under 'System variables', click 'New'. -6. For 'Variable name', enter `OPENAI_API_KEY`. -7. For 'Variable value', enter your actual API key. -8. Click 'OK' to close each window. - -### For Unix/Linux/Mac: -1. Open Terminal. -2. Add `export OPENAI_API_KEY="Your-API-Key"` to your shell profile file (like `.bashrc` or `.zshrc`). +# OpenAI (DALL-E 3) API Setup Guide + +## Getting the OpenAI API Key +1. **Sign Up for OpenAI**: Visit the [OpenAI website](https://openai.com/) and create an account or log in. +2. **API Key Generation**: Navigate to the API section and generate a new API key. Make sure to note it down securely. + +## Setting the API Key as an Environment Variable +### For Windows (Command Prompt): +1. Open Command Prompt. +2. Type `setx OPENAI_API_KEY "Your-API-Key"` and press Enter. + +### For Windows (Using System Properties): +1. Right-click on 'This PC' or 'My Computer' on your desktop or in File Explorer. +2. Select 'Properties'. +3. Click on 'Advanced system settings'. +4. In the System Properties window, go to the 'Advanced' tab and click 'Environment Variables'. +5. Under 'System variables', click 'New'. +6. For 'Variable name', enter `OPENAI_API_KEY`. +7. For 'Variable value', enter your actual API key. +8. Click 'OK' to close each window. + +### For Unix/Linux/Mac: +1. Open Terminal. +2. Add `export OPENAI_API_KEY="Your-API-Key"` to your shell profile file (like `.bashrc` or `.zshrc`). +3. Reload your profile with `source ~/.bashrc` or `source ~/.zshrc`. +4. Verify the variable by running `echo $OPENAI_API_KEY`.