How to Use Secrets AI: Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

No app to install. No complicated setup. You can be in a conversation within 3 minutes. Here is the complete walkthrough.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Go to secrets.ai in any web browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox all work. Click the signup button and enter:

• An email address
• A password

That is it. No real name. No phone number. No social media connection required. Account creation takes under 60 seconds. You receive 200 free Moments immediately and full access to the character library.

For maximum privacy, use a dedicated email address that is not linked to your primary identity. The safety guide covers the full anonymity setup including cryptocurrency payment and Private Mode.

If you are accessing Secrets AI on a smartphone, add secrets.ai to your home screen (Share → Add to Home Screen on iOS; three-dot menu → Add to Home Screen on Android). This creates an app-like shortcut without requiring a native app download.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

After signing in, you reach the character library. Two paths:

Option A: Browse the pre-built library

Approximately 94 characters are available immediately. Browse by appearance, personality type, or scenario category. Select any character to view their profile and start a conversation.

Option B: Create a custom character (recommended)

The first custom character is free. Build exactly what you want:

• Appearance: ethnicity (9 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle, body type (6 options)
• Voice: choose from 6 voice options
• Personality: set confidence, playfulness, dominance, and intelligence via sliders
• Background: profession (5 presets), personality traits (5 presets), hobbies
• Free-text details: add any specific preferences or characteristics not covered by presets

Four images are auto-generated when you create a new character — this happens at no additional Moments cost. Spend time on the free-text details field; specific descriptions produce more consistent behavior in chat.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

Conversation starters appear when you open a new chat. These range from casual openers to suggestive prompts. They are useful if you are not sure how to begin — use one, or write your own.

The AI responds quickly and naturally. It will ask follow-up questions and adapt to your style. A few practical notes for your first session:

• Set the tone early. The AI mirrors your communication style. Casual inputs produce casual outputs; detailed, emotionally engaged inputs produce better responses.
• Be specific. "Tell me about yourself" produces generic output. "Tell me about your last trip abroad" or "what do you think about [specific topic]" produces much better engagement.
• Free users get 20 messages per day. The daily limit resets at midnight. Budget them — do not spend all 20 on short back-and-forth when you could have one extended conversation.

The chat guide covers NSFW capabilities, roleplay scenarios, and conversation quality in detail.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

Images are available on all paid tiers. Cost: 25–50 Moments per image.

Access image generation from within the chat interface — the option appears as a button or menu item within your active conversation. Select a pose or scenario, or write a custom prompt. Standard image generation uses the default model; Premium model produces higher quality output.

Four images were auto-generated when you created your character. Review these first — they show you the quality level before spending Moments on custom generations.

Create Videos

Videos are available on Lite tier and above. Generation time: approximately 2 minutes.

To create a video:

1. Select an existing companion image
2. Write a prompt describing the desired movement or action (be specific but not overly complex)
3. Submit and wait ~2 minutes
4. View and save the output

Cost: 50 Moments for a 3-second clip (Lite) up to 600 Moments for a longer clip. Start with short clips to evaluate quality before committing Moments to longer generations. The video generator guide covers cost optimization and quality tips in detail.

Try Voice Calls

Voice calls cost 100 Moments per minute. Six voice options are available, assigned at character creation. Voice tone is natural and adapts to conversation context. For reference: 100 Moments buys 1 minute of voice versus approximately 50–100 text messages. Voice is significantly more Moments-intensive than text.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

The Moments system requires active management. Key reference points:

Check your Moments balance in account settings before generating media. Monthly allocations reset at the billing cycle start and do not roll over. Unused Moments are lost at reset.

If you run out: Moments bundles can be purchased separately starting at $5.99 for 1,980 Moments. Consider upgrading to the Plus plan ($9.99/mo) if you consistently run out — it includes unlimited messaging and 3,000 Moments monthly, which is the sweet spot for most users.

For a full cost analysis and which plan fits your usage pattern, see the pricing breakdown.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

If privacy matters to you, configure this before you start your main conversations:

• Private Mode: Enable at the start of each conversation you want encrypted. This applies end-to-end encryption to that conversation thread and opts it out of AI training data. It is a per-conversation toggle, not a global setting. It is free and available on all tiers.
• Billing: Charges appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" by default — no action required.
• Payment: If you want maximum billing anonymity, use cryptocurrency payment (minimum $20 transaction).

Private Mode is the most important setting for privacy-conscious users. Enable it before the conversation starts — it cannot be applied retroactively.

Tips for New Users

Practical advice based on common mistakes:

• Do not spend all 200 starting Moments on video. One video clip can cost up to 600 Moments — more than your entire starting allocation. Test images first (25–50 Moments), then video.
• Invest time in character creation. The more detailed your character setup, the better and more consistent the conversations.
• Start with the free tier to evaluate quality. 20 messages/day is enough to judge whether the conversation quality meets your expectations before paying.
• The memory gap between free and paid is significant. Free memory covers only the last 2–3 exchanges. If you want relationship continuity, a paid tier is necessary. The free vs premium comparison covers this in detail.
• Use the Plus plan ($9.99) as the starting paid tier. Unlimited messaging plus 3,000 Moments covers most casual-to-moderate use cases without overpaying.
• Add secrets.ai to your home screen for app-like access without downloading anything.

Common Issues and Solutions

Messages not sending

Check your daily message limit. Free users are capped at 20 messages per day. The counter resets at midnight. If you have hit the limit, either wait for reset or upgrade to a paid tier.

AI seems forgetful

The free tier has memory of only the last 2–3 exchanges — the AI is not broken, it simply does not have persistent memory at this tier. Upgrading to Plus provides ~30-day memory recall. To force-save specific memories on any tier, use the manual memory save feature (10 Moments per save).

Slow responses

Peak usage hours cause response delays — this is expected. Response quality is not affected, only speed. Try off-peak times (typically early morning) for faster responses.

Cannot generate video

Video generation requires Lite tier or higher. It is not available on the free plan. You also need sufficient Moments — check your balance before attempting generation.

Forgot password

Use the email reset option on the login page at secrets.ai. Password reset is email-based; no phone verification is required.

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