> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.traversal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenAI

> Connect OpenAI to use GPT models as an LLM provider for investigations.

Connecting OpenAI provides Traversal with access to GPT models for powering investigations and analysis.

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an API key">
    1. Go to [platform.openai.com/api-keys](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)
    2. Click **Create new secret key**, give it a name (e.g. `traversal-prod`), and copy the generated key — it won't be shown again
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in Traversal">
    Go to **Company Knowledge → Integrations**, select **OpenAI**, and enter your API key.

    If your account belongs to an OpenAI organization, optionally enter your **Organization ID** to scope requests to that organization.

    Optionally specify a custom **Base URL** for proxy configurations.

    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## More information

* [OpenAI API documentation](https://platform.openai.com/docs/)
* [OpenAI API key management](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)