---
title: Connect to OpenAI
description: This page provides step-by-step instructions for setting up an OpenAI connector for the first time. This connector type enables you to leverage OpenAI’s...
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/elastic/docs-content/pull/7378/explore-analyze/ai-features/llm-guides/connect-to-openai
products:
  - Elastic Cloud Serverless
  - Elastic Security
applies_to:
  - Serverless Security projects: Generally available
  - Elastic Stack: Generally available
---

# Connect to OpenAI
This page provides step-by-step instructions for setting up an OpenAI connector for the first time. This connector type enables you to leverage OpenAI’s large language models (LLMs) within Kibana. You’ll first need to create an OpenAI API key, then configure the connector in Kibana.

## Configure OpenAI


### Select a model

Before creating an API key, you must choose a model. Refer to the [OpenAI docs](https://platform.openai.com/docs/models/gpt-4-turbo-and-gpt-4) to select a model. Take note of the specific model name (for example `gpt-4-turbo`); you’ll need it when configuring Kibana.
<note>
  `GPT-4o` offers increased performance over previous versions. For more information on how different models perform for different tasks, refer to the [Large language model performance matrix](https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/elastic/docs-content/pull/7378/solutions/security/ai/large-language-model-performance-matrix).
</note>


### Create an API key

To generate an API key:
1. Log in to the OpenAI platform and navigate to **API keys**.
2. Select **Create new secret key**.
3. Name your key, select an OpenAI project, and set the desired permissions.
4. Click **Create secret key** and then copy and securely store the key. It will not be accessible after you leave this screen.

The following video demonstrates these steps (click to watch).
[![openai-apikey-video](https://play.vidyard.com/vbD7fGBGgyxK4TRbipeacL.jpg)](https://videos.elastic.co/watch/vbD7fGBGgyxK4TRbipeacL?)

## Configure the OpenAI connector

<important applies-to="Elastic Cloud Serverless: Removed, Elastic Stack: Planned for removal, Elastic Stack: Planned for deprecation">
  The OpenAI connector is deprecated. Existing OpenAI connectors and rule actions that use them continue to work but display deprecation indicators. Follow the guidance that matches your version and deployment type:
  - <applies-to>Elastic Cloud Serverless: Removed</applies-to> <applies-to>Elastic Stack: Planned for removal</applies-to> You cannot create new LLM connectors through the standard connector UI.
  - <applies-to>Elastic Stack: Planned for deprecation</applies-to> For new AI integrations, use Elasticsearch inference endpoints instead of LLM connectors. Plan migration of existing LLM connectors and any rule actions that reference them before future removal.
</important>

To integrate with Kibana:
1. Log in to Kibana.
2. Find the **Connectors** page in the navigation menu or use the [global search field](https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/elastic/docs-content/pull/7378/explore-analyze/find-and-organize/find-apps-and-objects). Then click **Create Connector**, and select **OpenAI**.
3. Provide a name for your connector, such as `OpenAI (GPT-4 Turbo Preview)`, to help keep track of the model and version you are using.
4. Under **Select an OpenAI provider**, choose **OpenAI**.
5. The **URL** field can be left as default.
6. Under **Default model**, specify which [model](https://platform.openai.com/docs/models/gpt-4-turbo-and-gpt-4) you want to use.
7. Paste the API key that you created into the corresponding field.
8. Click **Save**.

The following video demonstrates these steps (click to watch).
[![openai-configure-connector-video](https://play.vidyard.com/BGaQ73KBJCzeqWoxXkQvy9.jpg)](https://videos.elastic.co/watch/BGaQ73KBJCzeqWoxXkQvy9?)