Do I have to be a paid user before I can try the APIs?

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Yesterday’s copy of the answer:

Getting error insufficient_quota

I might be a forum regular, I might give some correct answers, but regular correct answers might be a stretch… But yes, you are on the right path. Especially when the error says “check your plan…” The API is a service that is not by subscription (like ChatGPT Plus) but still must be funded, because you pay for the language data that the AI model receives and sends back with every use. Recent brand new accounts may have been granted a $5 credit that expires after three months, but i…