> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# OpenAI
> OpenAI is an American artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory . OpenAI conducts AI research with the declared intention of promoting and developing a friendly AI.
## Creating an OpenAI connection[](#creating-an-openai-connection "Direct link to Creating an OpenAI connection")
## Using API Token[](#using-api-token "Direct link to Using API Token")
To create the connection you need:
* An API Address
* An API Secret Key
### Obtaining the credentials[](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")
Visit the [OpenAI API keys](https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys) page.
Click on the *Create new secret key* button.
Copy the generated API token from the modal.
### Creating your connection[](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")
1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **OpenAI** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **API Secret Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API Address
* The API Secret Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.