# OpenAI + Lutril: setup guide

> Lutril connects to OpenAI with an organization Admin API key so it can read and manage users and projects. Only an Organization Owner can create one.

Source: https://www.lutril.com/integrations/openai
Category: AI
Auth: api_key
Last verified: 2026-06-17

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## Setup

1. As an Organization Owner, open platform.openai.com/settings/organization/admin-keys.
2. Click Create new admin key and give it a name.
3. Click Create and copy the key; it is shown only once.
4. In Lutril, connect OpenAI and paste the key into the Admin API Key field.
5. Optional: add the SCIM base URL and SCIM token if you provision users through SCIM.

## Access requested

- Organization Admin API key (manages users, invites, projects, and keys; Org Owner only)

## References

- [OpenAI documentation](https://platform.openai.com/docs/api-reference/administration)
- [OpenAI console](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/admin-keys)