---
title: "OpenAI"
description: "Connect OpenAI as an AI Gateway provider"
---

An OpenAI provider forwards Chat Completions and Responses requests to OpenAI's API. Attach it to an AI Gateway resource when you want Codex, OpenCode, Open WebUI, OpenClaw, or any other OpenAI-compatible client to use your org's OpenAI key.

See [AI Providers](/manage/ai/providers/overview) if you haven't created a provider before. Field options are in [Provider Configuration](/manage/ai/providers/configuration).

## Defaults

| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Upstream URL | `https://api.openai.com/v1` |
| Auth type | Bearer |
| Capabilities | OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses |

## Configure

1. Sidebar → **AI Gateway** → **Providers** → **Create**.
2. Set **Provider Type** to **OpenAI**. Name, capabilities, upstream URL, and auth type fill in from the defaults above.
3. Paste your OpenAI API key.
4. Set **Allow** and **Block** lists. `*` allows every model key; `gpt-*` is a typical narrower pattern.
5. Save, then attach the provider to an [AI Gateway resource](/manage/ai/overview).

Leave the upstream URL as the default unless you are pointing at a compatible OpenAI-style base URL.

## Clients

| Client | Guide |
|---|---|
| Codex | [Setup guide](/manage/ai/configure-ai-clients/codex) |
| OpenCode | [Setup guide](/manage/ai/configure-ai-clients/opencode) |
| Open WebUI | [Setup guide](/manage/ai/configure-ai-clients/open-webui) |
| OpenClaw | [Setup guide](/manage/ai/configure-ai-clients/openclaw) |