Secrets AI: How to Get from Zero to First Conversation in Under 5 Minutes
Account creation takes 60 seconds. The setup that actually matters — character configuration, understanding Moments, enabling privacy — takes another few minutes. This guide walks through everything in sequence, with practical notes that first-time users typically discover the hard way.
For a broader overview of the platform, the full review covers what Secrets AI delivers across all its features.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Requirements: Email address, password. Nothing else.
| What's Needed | What's Not Needed |
|---|---|
| Email address | Real name |
| Password | Phone number |
| — | Credit card (free tier) |
| — | Social media account |
| — | Identity verification |
Go to secrets.ai in any browser. Click sign up. Enter email and password. Confirm your email address. Your account is active with 200 free Moments and immediate access to the full character library.
No download required. No app to install. The platform is browser-based on every device.
Step 2: Choose or Create Your First Character
After login, you'll see the character library — approximately 94 pre-built hyper-realistic female characters plus some anime options. Browse by appearance or personality type. Each character has a pre-built backstory and scenario context.
Option A: Select a pre-built character
Browse and click any character. You're ready to chat immediately.
Option B: Create a custom character (free for first one)
The customization options:
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | 9 choices |
| Body type | 6 choices |
| Voice | 6 choices |
| Skin tone | Adjustable |
| Eye color | Adjustable |
| Hairstyle | Adjustable |
| Personality traits | Confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence |
| Profession | 5 preset categories |
| Personality presets | 5 options |
| Hobbies | Open input |
| Free-text details | Open-ended — specific preferences, relationship context |
The most impactful thing you can do at setup: fill in the free-text details field with specific personality and relationship context. This information shapes every AI response from the first message. Vague profiles produce generic outputs; detailed profiles produce noticeably more personalized conversations.
4 starter images are auto-generated when you create a character.
Step 3: Start Your First Chat
The platform provides conversation starters — a mix of casual openers and suggestive ones. Use one or write your own first message.
First-session tips:
| Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Set the tone early | AI adapts to your conversational register |
| Be specific in responses | Specific inputs produce more engaging responses |
| Use the full 500-char limit on free | Maximize each message |
| Don't expect session-to-session memory on free | Free recall covers only 2-3 exchanges |
Free users: 20 messages per day maximum. The counter resets every 24 hours. Plan conversations accordingly.
Step 4: Explore Media Features
Image Generation
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Availability | Lite tier and above |
| Cost | 25-50 Moments per image |
| Models | Standard and Advanced |
| Presets | 4 style options |
| Auto-generated on character creation | 4 images |
Images are generated within the chat interface. Your 200 starting Moments can fund approximately 4-8 images — use them to evaluate image quality before deciding on a plan.
Video Generation
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Availability | Lite tier and above |
| Short clip (3 sec) | ~50 Moments |
| Full clip | ~600 Moments |
| Generation time | ~2 minutes |
| Process | Select image → add prompt → wait → view clip |
Video generation is not available on the free plan. The free 200 Moments are not sufficient for video. Plan on upgrading or purchasing a Moments bundle before testing video. For full video generation guidance, see the video generator guide.
Voice Calls
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Voice options | 6 |
| Cost | 100 Moments per minute |
| Quality rating | 4.3/5 |
Voice adds up quickly at 100 Moments per minute. Test a short session to evaluate quality before extended use.
Step 5: Manage Your Moments Budget
This is where most new users make mistakes. The cost reference:
| Action | Cost | 200 Moments Gets You |
|---|---|---|
| Text message | 1-2 Moments | 100-200 messages |
| Image | 25-50 Moments | 4-8 images |
| Short video (3 sec) | ~50 Moments | N/A on free |
| Full video | ~600 Moments | N/A on free |
| Voice call | 100/minute | ~2 minutes |
| Memory save | 10 Moments | 20 saves |
The most common new user mistake: spending all 200 free Moments on one or two expensive actions (voice calls at 100 Moments/min, image generation) before exploring the platform broadly. Use Moments across different features to understand what you actually value before committing them.
Plan Moments reset monthly on paid plans. Unused amounts do not roll over indefinitely. For full tier pricing and Moments allocation, see the pricing guide.
Step 6: Enable Privacy Features
Before continuing with paid use or sensitive conversations:
| Privacy Step | How To | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Private Mode | Toggle at start of each conversation | E2E encryption, excluded from AI training |
| Use crypto payment | Select at billing (min $20) | No financial trace |
| Note billing descriptor | Automatic | Appears as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" |
Private Mode must be activated at the start of each conversation. It is not a global account setting and does not retroactively cover previous conversations.
New User Tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start free, upgrade after | Confirm the platform fits you before paying |
| Plus ($9.99) is the practical sweet spot | Unlimited messages + full media + 30-day memory |
| Add to home screen for app-like access | Via browser Share menu on mobile |
| Detailed character profiles matter | Quality gap between sparse and detailed is significant |
| Memory upgrade is worth it | Free 2-3 exchange recall prevents any relationship continuity |
| Annual billing saves 33% | Switch after 2-3 months if you're staying |
Common Issues and Fixes
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Messages not sending | Daily limit reached (20 on free) | Wait for 24-hour reset, or upgrade |
| AI seems forgetful | Free/Lite memory limitation | Upgrade for better recall |
| Slow responses | Peak traffic hours | Try off-peak times |
| Can't generate video | Free plan or no Moments | Upgrade to Lite+, buy Moments |
| Forgot password | — | Use email reset on login page |
For the chat-specific guide covering NSFW and roleplay, see the chat guide. For tier comparison, see which plan fits your needs.
FAQ
Go to secrets.ai in any browser, click sign up, enter an email and password. Account creation takes under 60 seconds. You receive 200 free Moments and full character library access immediately. No download, no payment required for the free tier.
No. Secrets AI is entirely browser-based. There is no app, APK, or desktop application. Access it through any modern browser on any device. You can add secrets.ai to your phone's home screen through your browser for an icon shortcut, but this is a browser feature rather than an installation.
Free users receive 20 messages per day with a 500-character maximum per message. The count resets every 24 hours. Lite users get 100 per day. Plus, Premium, and Ultimate users have unlimited daily messages.
Yes. The platform is mobile-responsive and works in mobile browsers on both Android and iOS. There is no native app. Adding secrets.ai to your home screen through your browser creates an app-like launch icon. The full feature set is accessible on mobile browsers.