OpenAI API adds API key creation governance controls

UpdateSep 15, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Admins can allow only service-account keys, only user-owned project keys, or block new key creation at the organization or project level. Organization settings take precedence and existing keys are unaffected.

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