How to connect OpenAI to Crescelo.

OpenAI separates its ChatGPT consumer app from its Developer API platform. You need an account on the API platform:

If you already have a ChatGPT account, you can click Log In and use the exact same credentials.

OpenAI Developer API operates on a prepaid credit system. Even if you pay for ChatGPT Plus ($20/month), the API requires its own separate prepaid balance:

1. In the left sidebar, click on Settings (gear icon) → Billing.
2. Click Add Payment Details and add a credit or debit card.
3. Click Add to credit balance and add an initial deposit (e.g. $5.00 or $10.00 is plenty for thousands of customer conversations).
4. (Optional but recommended) Enable Auto-recharge so your assistant never stops answering if the balance drops below $2.

Now generate a secret key that allows Crescelo to query models on your behalf:

1. Navigate to the API Keys page in the left navigation menu.
2. Click the + Create new secret key button.
3. Name your key (e.g., Crescelo Website Assistant).
4. Under Permissions, select All or Restricted (granting Model capabilities: Write).
5. Click Create secret key.

Connect your key inside your Crescelo assistant dashboard:

1. Open your Crescelo Dashboard → Settings → AI Settings (Engine Tab).
2. Under Select AI Provider, click OpenAI.
3. In the OPENAI API Key field, paste your copied key.
4. Select your default model (we recommend gpt-4o-mini for ultra-fast, budget-friendly answers, or gpt-4o for complex reasoning).
5. Click Save AI Settings at the top right.

Wholesale Token Cost Breakdown (Zero Markup Guarantee)

Because you provide your own key (BYOK), you pay raw wholesale rates directly to OpenAI with 0% platform surcharge: