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

Getting started with Secrets AI takes less than five minutes. Account creation is fast, no payment information is required to begin, and the character library is accessible immediately. The part that trips most new users up is not the setup — it is understanding the Moments system before spending the 200 free credits in ways that do not demonstrate what the platform actually offers.

This guide walks through every step from first visit to a productive ongoing experience, including practical advice on where to spend (and where not to spend) your starting Moments.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

No download is required. Secrets AI runs entirely in a browser at secrets.ai — open it on any device (phone, tablet, or desktop) and you are ready to sign up.

The signup process:

1. Navigate to secrets.ai in your browser
2. Click the sign-up button on the main page
3. Enter an email address and create a password
4. Complete any verification step if prompted

No real name is required. No phone number is needed. No social media account linkage is asked for — registration is email and password only. If you want additional privacy separation, use a dedicated email address through a service like ProtonMail.

Once registered, your account starts with 200 free Moments and immediate access to the full character library. The entire process takes under 60 seconds. For what these 200 Moments can realistically do, see the breakdown in Step 5 below.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

The character selection screen shows approximately 94 pre-built characters, plus some anime-style options. You can also create a completely custom character — the first one is free.

When browsing the pre-built library:

• Characters show a profile preview with personality description and scenario context
• 100+ fantasy scenarios are pre-associated with different character types
• You can switch characters anytime without losing your account or Moments

When creating a custom character, the configuration options are:

• Appearance: Ethnicity (9 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle, body type (6 options)
• Voice: 6 distinct voice options
• Personality: Confidence, playfulness, dominance, and intelligence — each adjustable
• Background: Choose from 5 profession presets and 5 personality trait presets
• Details: Hobbies, interests, and a free-text field for anything the presets don't cover

Invest time in the free-text details field. The AI draws on these during conversation — more detail means more specific, consistent responses. Vague or minimal setup produces vaguer AI behavior.

Recommendation for new users: Start with a pre-built character for your first session. Use the 200 starting Moments to test conversation quality without spending the creative work of building a custom character before you know the platform's capabilities.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

The chat interface opens with conversation starters provided — a mix of casual openers and more suggestive prompts. You can use these or ignore them and type anything you prefer.

What to expect in your first conversation:

• The AI responds naturally and asks follow-up questions without prompting
• It picks up on your conversational tone and mirrors it — casual gets casual back, specific roleplay direction gets engaged with directly
• On the free tier, you have 20 messages per day maximum
• Message length is limited to 500 characters on the free tier (removed on paid tiers)

Practical tip: set the tone deliberately in your first two or three messages. The AI calibrates to your initial conversational register and maintains it consistently. If you want a specific dynamic or scenario, establish it early rather than hoping the AI will settle into it naturally over multiple sessions.

The AI does not have internet access and cannot answer questions about current events or perform productivity tasks. It is designed exclusively for companion-style interaction.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

Image generation is available from the chat interface. Select the image generation option, optionally add a prompt, and wait a few seconds for the output.

• Cost: 25-50 Moments per image depending on the generation model
• 4 images are automatically generated when you create a new character
• Group image generation is supported (multiple characters in one image)
• Quality is realistic; occasional hand-rendering artifacts appear (common in AI image generation)

Create Videos

Video generation converts an existing companion image into a short animated clip using a text prompt.

• Cost: ~50 Moments for a short 3-second clip; up to ~600 Moments for a longer clip
• Generation time: approximately 2 minutes per clip
• Quality rated 4.1/5 by reviewers — realistic movement and facial expressions
• Available on Lite tier and above (not on the free tier)
• For a full explanation of video generation capabilities, see the video generation guide

Try Voice Calls

• 6 voice options available, each with a distinct personality
• Cost: 100 Moments per minute
• Rated 4.3/5 for natural tone and adaptability
• Best used for short, high-quality immersive interactions rather than extended sessions (the per-minute cost adds up quickly)

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

This is where new users most commonly go wrong. The 200 starting Moments sound like a lot until you realize a single voice call minute costs 100 and a full video clip can cost 600.

Recommended approach for your 200 free Moments:

• Use 50-100 Moments on a couple of image generations to see visual quality
• Spend the remaining Moments on text chat (1-2 Moments each — very cheap)
• Do not spend your starting Moments on a full video clip — one clip would consume everything

Monitoring your Moments balance: Check your balance in account settings regularly. There are no automated low-balance alerts documented. Moments reset monthly with your subscription — unused credits do not carry over.

Upgrade or top-up options:

• Consider the Plus plan ($9.99/month) for unlimited messaging + 3,000 Moments and 30-day memory recall — the sweet spot for most users
• Top-up bundles are available independently: 1,980 Moments for $5.99 up to 118,800 Moments for $249.99
• For the full plan comparison, see how to choose a plan

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Secrets AI includes a Private Mode option that should be enabled before sensitive or explicit conversations:

1. Access the conversation settings within your active chat
2. Enable Private Mode for that conversation
3. The feature applies end-to-end encryption to that specific conversation thread
4. It also prevents those conversations from being used for AI training

Important operational detail: Private Mode is per conversation, not a global account setting. Each new conversation thread needs it enabled separately if you want encryption across all chats.

Billing on your bank or credit card statement will appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" — no reference to AI, girlfriend platforms, or adult content. This applies automatically to all charges without any user configuration required.

Common Issues New Users Encounter

Messages not sending or hitting a limit: You have likely reached the 20 messages/day cap on the free tier. The reset occurs after 24 hours. Upgrading to any paid plan (Lite minimum) raises this limit significantly; Plus and above have unlimited messaging.

The AI seems to forget context: On the free tier, memory only covers the last 2-3 exchanges — this is by design, not a bug. The AI genuinely cannot remember earlier parts of your conversation or previous sessions. Upgrading to Plus ($9.99) extends recall to approximately 30 days with topic and tone awareness. This is the single most impactful change from upgrading. For a detailed memory comparison, see which plan to pick.

Slow AI responses: Server load during peak hours causes noticeable response delays. This is more common during evening hours. Off-peak times (mornings, midday) generally produce faster responses.

Cannot generate video: Video generation requires Lite tier or higher, plus sufficient Moments. Free users cannot access video generation at all. If you are on a paid tier and running low on Moments, this will also block video generation.

Forgot your password: Use the email-based password reset on the login page. There is no phone or social login to fall back on.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Platform

• Start with the free tier before paying. The 200 starting Moments and 20 daily messages are sufficient to evaluate whether you enjoy the conversation style and interface before committing to a subscription.
• Build detailed character profiles. The quality gap between a vaguely configured character and a thoroughly customized one is significant in practice — the AI has more material to draw on in conversations.
• Use the chat guide for advanced techniques. The chat and roleplay guide covers how to set up specific scenarios, how the memory system affects conversation quality, and tips for better NSFW roleplay.
• Add the site to your home screen (see the app download guide for instructions) for quicker mobile access.

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