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OpenAI BC+ Integration

FAQs​

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1. How does the OpenAI integration with nOps work?​

The integration connects directly to your OpenAI account using Admin API credentials. nOps fetches billing and usage data using your Admin API key, processes it, and displays the information within the Business Context+ platform for detailed cost analysis.

2. What permissions does the Admin API key require?​

The Admin API key must have read-only permissions to access billing and usage data. This ensures the key can access cost information without having permissions to make changes to your OpenAI account or create new resources.

3. Can I use an existing Admin API key?​

Yes, you can use an existing Admin API key as long as it has the appropriate permissions to access billing data. However, for security best practices, we recommend creating a dedicated Admin API key specifically for the nOps integration.

4. How long does it take for data to appear in nOps after setup?​

It may take up to 24 hours for the initial data synchronization to complete. After this period, your OpenAI billing data should be visible in the Cost Analysis tool.

5. What should I do if my billing data doesn't appear after 24 hours?​

If the data is not visible after 24 hours, check the following:

  • Verify that the Admin API key is correct and has not expired
  • Confirm that the Admin API key has the required permissions to access billing data
  • Ensure that there is actual billing activity in your OpenAI account
  • Check that the API key name is correctly entered in the integration setup

If the issue persists, contact nOps support for assistance.

6. Can I monitor multiple OpenAI accounts?​

Yes, you can monitor multiple OpenAI accounts by setting up separate integrations for each account. Each integration requires its own Admin API key with appropriate permissions. This allows you to track costs across different projects, departments, or environments.

7. What OpenAI costs are tracked in the integration?​

The integration tracks all costs associated with your OpenAI account, including:

  • API usage (GPT-4, GPT-3.5, etc.)
  • Fine-tuning costs
  • Embedding generation costs
  • Image generation (DALL-E) costs
  • Voice and speech-to-text (Whisper) costs
  • Any other billable services from OpenAI

Integrate your OpenAI billing data with the nOps platform to gain detailed insights into your AI service expenses. By setting up this integration, you can analyze your OpenAI cost and usage information using the Cost Analysis tool in the nOps platform.

How It Works​

  1. Admin API Key Creation

    • Create an Admin API key in the OpenAI platform with read-only permissions
    • Securely store and provide this key to nOps during integration setup

  2. Integration Setup

    • Enter a descriptive API Key Name for identification purposes
    • Configure the OpenAI Admin API Key in nOps
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    Make sure to keep your API key secure and never share it with unauthorized users.

  3. Data Retrieval by nOps

    • nOps uses the provided Admin API key to fetch billing and usage data from OpenAI
    • Data is collected for all services associated with your OpenAI account

  4. Data Processing

    • The retrieved data is processed and displayed within the Business Context+ product
    • Cost information is organized by service type, model, and time period

Benefits of Integration​

  • Comprehensive Cost Tracking
    Monitor all your OpenAI API expenses in one centralized location within the nOps platform.

  • Service-Level Visibility
    Get detailed cost breakdowns for each OpenAI service and model, helping you understand spending patterns.

  • Resource Optimization
    Identify high-cost AI services and optimize usage for better efficiency and cost management.

  • Enhanced Transparency
    Gain a clear understanding of your AI usage trends and cost breakdowns across projects.

  • Budget Management
    Track spending against budgets and receive alerts when approaching thresholds.

Prerequisites​

Before setting up the integration, ensure you have:

  1. OpenAI Account

    • Active OpenAI account with API access
    • Admin access to create Admin API keys

  2. Required Permissions

    • Ability to create Admin API keys with billing data access
    • Permission to view organization settings

  3. Required Information

    • OpenAI Admin API key with appropriate permissions
    • Understanding of which OpenAI services you want to track

By leveraging the BC+ OpenAI integration with nOps, you can effectively monitor and control your AI service expenses, ensuring cost transparency and improved resource management across all your OpenAI usage.