Pipeline CRM’s AI Email Assistant can be upgraded for unrestricted access by integrating it with OpenAI’s services. Here’s a simplified guide to help you through the process:

1. Create an OpenAI Account and Generate an API Key:

• Sign Up: Visit OpenAI’s website and sign up using your Google or Microsoft account. You may need to verify your account with a valid mobile number.
• Add Payment Details: To set up a paid account, navigate to the Billing Overview page in your OpenAI account and input your payment information.
  Here is this OpenAI guide on how to set up billing.
• Generate API Key: Go to the API keys section and click “Create new secret key.” Save this key securely, as you’ll need it later.
  Check out this OpenAI guide on locating your API key for step-by-step instructions. 

2. Integrate OpenAI with Pipeline CRM:

• Access Pipeline CRM: Log in and go to Account Settings > App Store.
• Configure AI Assistant: Find the “AI Assistant” integration and click “Configure.”
• Enter API Key: In the OpenAI integration section, paste the API key you generated earlier.
• Test and Save: Click “Test Connection” to ensure it’s working, then hit “Save.”

Understanding ChatGPT Billing:
OpenAI’s ChatGPT operates on a pay-as-you-go model, charging based on the number of tokens processed (both input and output). As of October 26, 2023, the rates for the GPT-3.5 Turbo model are:

• Input Tokens: $0.0015 per 1,000 tokens
• Output Tokens: $0.002 per 1,000 tokens

Note: A token roughly equates to a word or a few characters.

Example Cost Calculation:

• Input Prompt: “Write an email to say hello. Use a formal tone. Be concise.” (16 tokens)
• AI Response: A formal greeting email (approximately 70 tokens)
• Total Cost: For 86 tokens, the cost would be approximately $0.000164.

By following these steps, you can enhance your Pipeline CRM experience with the AI Email Assistant, leveraging OpenAI’s capabilities for more efficient communication.