Important: You need a valid OpenAI developer account with billing set up or sufficient credits to use the API. While free trial credits may be available initially, you must add a payment method once those are depleted to continue using OpenAI’s services.
Obtain Your OpenAI API Key #️⃣
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Sign Up
- Go to the OpenAI Platform and create an account if you haven’t already.
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Create or Select a Project
- After signing in, create a new project or select an existing one in your OpenAI dashboard.
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Find Your API Keys
- Click on your account/profile icon (typically in the top-right corner) or navigate via the left-hand panel to find API Keys.
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Create a New Secret Key
- Click Create new secret key to generate a fresh token.
- Copy this secret key immediately after generation, you won’t be able to view it again once you close the dialog.
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Set Up Billing
- If you haven’t added a payment method, go to Billing in the left-hand menu.
- You may receive free trial credits (typically $5) when signing up, but you’ll need a valid billing option once these are exhausted.
Note: Treat your secret key like a password. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control.
Configure AI Assistant #️⃣
- Log in to the Localazy Console -> Localazy AI.
- Select the organization where you want to enable AI assistance.
- Enable the AI assistive features toggle to activate AI functionality.
- Paste your OpenAI API Key in the OpenAI Token field. (1)
- Select your preferred OpenAI model (e.g.,
gpt-3.5-turbo
,gpt-4
) if multiple options are available. (2) - Click Save or Update to confirm your settings.
Configure AI Options for Your Project #️⃣
After enabling AI Assistive features, customize how Localazy uses AI at the project level (3):
- Translations: Enable GPT to provide translation suggestions and pre-translate in bulk
- COMING SOON: Transformations: Use GPT for automated text transformations (rewriting, summarizing)
- Workflows: Integrate AI filters in the automated workflows
- Use Glossary: Leverage your defined glossary terms for consistent AI-generated text
- Context: Provide contextual information to GPT for more accurate suggestions
Tip: If GPT suggestions aren’t appearing, verify that:
- You have sufficient credit in your OpenAI account
- Your API Key is valid and correctly entered
- AI features are enabled for your project
Additional Tips #️⃣
- Monitor Costs: OpenAI charges per request/token. Monitor your OpenAI usage dashboard to avoid unexpected charges.
- Secure Your Key: Never share your OpenAI key or commit it to public repositories.
- Stay Updated: Localazy AI features evolve frequently. Check the Localazy Blog or Documentation for the latest updates.
- Get Support: For assistance, contact Localazy support or visit the Localazy community.
You’re now ready to leverage AI-powered translations and automations in your Localazy project! Remember to maintain an active OpenAI developer account with sufficient credits to ensure uninterrupted service.