Quota used/max tokens reached after using the API for the first time

[manic wolf]

My python API script for chat GPT is saying that I have exceeded my quota and I haven't used it before so I'm not sure how to fix it.

I looked at a few forums regarding this and after a bit I gave up

I am using python with a non paid subscription and have not used any API before so I am new to this kind of thing

Code that I am using:

import openai

openai.api_key = 'Api key in here'

messages = [ {"role": "system", "content": "You are an intelligent assistant." } ]

while True:
    message = input("You: ")

    messages.append(
        {"role": "user", "content": message},
    )

    chat = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
        model="gpt-3.5-turbo", messages=messages
    )

    reply = chat.choices[0].message

    print("Assistant: ", reply.content)
    
    messages.append(reply)

The API key is fine because the usage page on the website told me that I had used it

Full error:

openai.error.RateLimitError: You exceeded your current quota, please check your plan and billing details.

[tight helm]

ChatGPT and the API are two separate products and billed separately. Given your information, this error likely means you haven't added a payment method and, as such, your quota limit is 0. The API is not free to use like ChatGPT is.

[viscid goblet]

"While True" means INFINITE LOOP until internal BREAK. You blasted 10,000++ identical prompts through the API to obtain one same response.

[tight helm]

I didn't even catch that while loop

[viscid goblet]

Actually, jt depends on how your computer handles the input command. Input may pause the loop operation pending return-key press. I am not an expert. Look at your daly usage report to see if the token usage was explosive.

I copy pasted the OP and asked ChapGPT( free):
User
(See OP above)

ChatGPT
The "RateLimitError" you're encountering indicates that you've exceeded the rate limit for your OpenAI API usage. This error typically occurs when you make too many requests within a specific time frame.
For free trial users, the rate limit is set to 20 requests per minute and 40000 tokens per minute. Since you mentioned that you haven't used the API before, it's possible that the error is caused by another application or script using the API key associated with your account.
To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
Double-check that you don't have any other applications or scripts using the same API key.
If you suspect someone else might have gained access to your API key, consider generating a new key from the OpenAI website.
Make sure you're not running the script multiple times simultaneously, which could lead to exceeding the rate limit.
Verify that you're not using the API key in any other scripts, especially if they make frequent API calls.
If you've confirmed that the issue is not caused by any of the above factors, and you're still encountering the rate limit error, you may want to reach out to OpenAI support for further assistance. They can help investigate the issue and provide guidance specific to your account and usage.

Additionally, keep in mind that starting from March 1st, 2023, OpenAI introduced new pricing plans and usage tiers. Depending on your usage needs, you may need to consider upgrading to a paid plan to access higher rate limits and increased usage capacity.

Remember to always handle your API keys securely and avoid sharing them publicly to prevent unauthorized usage and potential quota-related issues."