OpenAI API Platform
The OpenAI API Platform allows developers to integrate OpenAI models into applications, scripts, and other services. The API can process inputs such as text, code, images, and audio and return model-generated responses. It operates on a client-server model, where the application sends requests and receives responses from OpenAI’s servers.
Requesting Access
You can request access to OpenAI API on the UConn Software Catalog.
When submitting a request:
Provide a descriptive project name for the application or use case that will use the API. API access is organized into projects. Projects provide a way to separate API resources, users, usage, and budgets for different applications or purposes.
Provide the KFS number that should be charged for API usage. UConn's OpenAI API service uses pay-as-you-go pricing.
Creating your API Platform Account
After your access request is processed, you will receive an account invitation from OpenAI via email. Follow the account creation link in that email to create a password specifically for the OpenAI API Platform.
Do not use the UConn Single Sign-On (SSO) login option for the API platform; your account will not work if you do. You must create a new, unique password for OpenAI API.
Additional Information: Project Roles
Users within an OpenAI API project can be assigned one of two roles: Owner or Member.
Owner – Has full access to the project. In addition to using API resources and creating API keys, Owners can manage project members, modify project settings, rename the project, manage project budgets, and archive the project.
Member – Can use the project's API resources and create API keys but cannot manage project membership or administrative project settings.
For most users who only need to develop or run applications using the API, the Member role is sufficient.