Prerequisites for Creating a Connection

You must satisfy the following prerequisites to create a connection with the OpenAI Adapter:

Purchase an API key. The key to purchase is based on the LLMs you want to call:
- For OpenAI, see OpenAI Platform.
- For Anthropic, see Build with Claude.
- For Azure, see Azure AI Foundry.
You need the key for configuring your OpenAI Adapter connection on the Connections page. See Configure Connection Security.
Review the models to identify the ones that best serve your business needs. During OpenAI Adapter configuration in an integration, you must select the model to use. See:
- OpenAI Platform Models
- Claude Docs (Anthropic)
- Azure AI Foundry Models