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How to use your ChatGPT subscription in Managed Hermes

Learn how to connect your ChatGPT Plus or Pro account to power your Managed Hermes agent without using a paid OpenAI API key.

Updated 2 weeks ago

Managed Hermes allows you to connect your ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro subscription directly to your application. This powers your AI agent while replacing the need for a pay-per-token OpenAI API key.

This guide covers how to authorize and connect your ChatGPT subscription to your active Managed Hermes agent.

Before you start

Step 1 — Navigate to AI settings

To configure your provider settings, open the AI management interface inside your control area:

  1. Log in to your Hostinger account to access the hPanel.
  2. Select the Hermes section from the left sidebar menu.
  3. Click the Manage button next to your application to manage your Hermes.
  4. Select the AI provider option from the management menu.

Step 2 — Select provider and initiate connection

Switch your provider setup to use subscription-based billing:

  1. Choose OpenAI from the list of available providers.
  2. Locate the “Use your ChatGPT subscription” section and click Connect.
  3. If you already have an API key saved, confirm the switch.
Confirming this action will automatically remove your existing API key.

Step 3 — Authorize your ChatGPT account

An authorization pop-up window will appear with three setup instructions:

  1. Click the provided OpenAI link to open the authorization page.
  2. Sign in with the OpenAI account associated with your active ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription.
  3. Copy the code shown on OpenAI, paste it back into the prompt verification field, and click Verify.

Step 4 — Verify connection

After verification, your application will initialize:

  1. Wait a few moments while your Managed Hermes agent restarts automatically.
  2. Once connected, a green Connected badge will appear on your screen to confirm the connection is active.

NOTES

  • Single Authentication Method: Your application uses either a ChatGPT subscription or an OpenAI API key—never both.
  • Offline Applications: If the Connect button is greyed out, your application is currently offline. Wait until the app status returns to online before attempting to connect.
  • Outdated App Versions: If you do not see the “Use your ChatGPT subscription” card, your application version may not support this feature yet. Check your dashboard to update your application to the latest version.