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OpenAI connection

Connection tab

The OpenAI connection authenticates using an API Key (Bearer Token). You can create API keys from the OpenAI API Keys page. Store these keys securely and never expose them.

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  • Use project-specific API keys when possible
  • Set usage limits on your API keys
  • Rotate keys regularly

Fields when authenticating with Access keys

  • Base URL – The OpenAI API base URL. This is the endpoint used for all API requests. For standard OpenAI API access, use the default URL.

  • API Key – (Required) Enter the API Key (Secret Key) from your OpenAI account. The connector uses this key for Bearer token authentication in all API requests. Obtain this from your OpenAI API Keys dashboard.

  • Connection Timeout – Enter the time in milliseconds to wait for a connection to establish before timing out. Default is -1 (no timeout).

  • Read Timeout – Enter the time in milliseconds to wait for a response after establishing a connection. Default is -1 (no timeout).

Test connection

You can test your connection settings before using or saving them in a process. Clicking Test Connection validates your API key by making a test request to the OpenAI API.

  • If successful, you can save and use the connection.

  • If unsuccessful, review the settings, verify your API key, check account status, and retest.

For more information, refer to OpenAI API Authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Test Connection fails or Invalid API key: Verify API key from OpenAI dashboard
  • Timeout errors or Network issues: Check firewall rules; increase timeout values

Common errors

You may refer to the following errors while testing your connection.

  • Empty API key
  • Invalid API key
  • Read timeout
  • Connection timeout
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