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

From opening a browser to your first conversation takes under 5 minutes on Secrets AI. No app download, no complicated setup, no payment information required to start. The 200 free Moments you receive at signup cover a few images and several text sessions — enough to judge whether the platform is worth paying for. This guide walks through every step in practical order.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Navigate to secrets.ai in any browser. The signup prompt is on the landing page.

Required to create an account:

• Email address
• Password

That is the complete list. No real name. No phone number. No payment details. No social media account. Under 60 seconds from clicking sign up to being inside the platform.

Upon completing signup, your account has:

• 200 free Moments (one-time starting grant)
• Access to the full character library — all characters available for browsing and conversation
• No payment method required

The 200 Moments are a one-time grant. They do not replenish monthly. Plan to use them on images (25-50 Moments each) rather than voice or video, to get the most test coverage from a limited starting budget.

Step 2 — Choose or Build Your First Character

The character library opens after login. Approximately 94 pre-built characters are available — hyper-realistic female models with some anime-style options. Each card shows the visual, name, and personality summary. Click a character for the full profile before committing to a conversation.

Two options:

Option A: Start with a pre-built character. Faster. Good for testing the conversation engine without investing setup time. Recommended for evaluating whether you like the platform before customizing.

Option B: Create a custom character. The first one is free. Additional custom characters cost 1,000-1,500 Moments. The customization system lets you set:

Ethnicity (9 options) and skin tone. Eye color and hairstyle. Body type (6 options) and voice (6 options). Personality: confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence levels. Profession preset (5 options) and personality style (5 options). Hobbies, and most importantly: a free-text detail field.

That free-text field has the most impact on conversation quality. Add specific backstory, relationship history, preferences, and context. Everything you write there is incorporated into the AI's character model and surfaces in conversation from your first message.

For first-time users, start with a pre-built character. Build custom characters once you know what you want.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

Opening a character starts the chat interface. Conversation starters are visible — half casual, half suggestive. Use one or type your own opening.

What to expect from the AI: it responds naturally, asks follow-up questions, and establishes personality from the opening exchange. The conversation engine reads your communication style and adapts to it rather than maintaining a fixed tone.

Two things that determine conversation quality more than anything else: specificity and context. Vague inputs ("tell me something about yourself") get generic responses. Specific inputs ("what did you think when I first walked into your class?") that draw on the established character context get engaged, character-consistent responses.

Free tier reminder: 20 messages per day maximum, 500-character limit per message. The cap resets every 24 hours. For most natural conversations — going somewhere, with depth — 20 messages is 1-2 sessions before hitting the limit.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

The image generation option is accessible from within the chat interface. Write a prompt, submit, receive an image in a few seconds.

Cost: 25-50 Moments per image. Four images are auto-generated when you first set up a character at no extra Moments cost. Two generation models are available: standard (all paid tiers) and advanced (Premium+).

Recommendation for new users with 200 starting Moments: spend them on images. At 25-50 Moments each, 200 Moments covers 4-8 images — enough to evaluate visual quality across your chosen character. Images give you the best coverage-per-Moment of any feature.

Create Videos

Video generation starts from an existing image: select an image, write a movement/action prompt, submit, wait approximately 2 minutes. The output is a short video clip.

Cost: approximately 50 Moments for a 3-second clip, up to 600 Moments for a longer clip. For new users with 200 starting Moments, spending a significant portion on video is not recommended — one long clip would consume 600 Moments out of your 200 starting allocation (impossible) or 50 Moments for a 3-second clip. Test images first; decide whether video is worth upgrading for.

Video is available from Lite tier upward. Not available on free in any sustainable way.

Try Voice Calls

Six voice options, context-adaptive delivery, 100 Moments per minute, rated 4.3/5. Available on all paid tiers.

On 200 starting Moments: 2 minutes of voice costs 200 Moments — your entire starting budget. If you want to test voice briefly, do it as your last test. Otherwise prioritize images.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

Track your Moments balance in account settings. During active media generation sessions, the balance drops quickly. Knowing the costs prevents surprise depletion:

Text messages: 1-2 Moments each

Images: 25-50 per image

Short video (3 seconds): approximately 50 Moments

Long video clip: up to 600 Moments

Voice call: 100 Moments per minute

Memory save: 10 Moments per entry

New character: 1,000-1,500 Moments

Monthly plan Moments reset without rollover — unused allocation is forfeited at billing period end. If you consistently hit zero before month end, consider whether your usage pattern fits the next tier. See choose a plan for the full breakdown.

Separate Moments purchases available from 1,980 Moments ($5.99) to 118,800 Moments ($249.99).

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Private Mode adds end-to-end encryption to individual conversations and opts them out of AI training data. Access conversation settings before starting any chat you want protected.

Important: per-conversation, not global. Must be enabled each time. Not retroactive.

Billing: all charges appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" on statements — no reference to Secrets AI or adult content. Automatic on all purchases.

Practical Tips for Getting the Most Out of Secrets AI

After extended use, these are the things that actually make a difference:

Build detailed character profiles. The free-text detail field is the most impactful setup choice. More context at setup = better conversation from the start.

Do not exhaust starting Moments on voice or video. Test images first (4-8 per 200 Moments) to evaluate visual quality.

Free memory (2-3 exchanges) makes relationship simulation impossible. Consider Plus ($9.99) as the minimum for the experience the platform is designed to deliver.

Add secrets.ai to your phone home screen for app-like access without any download.

Save important relationship moments manually (10 Moments each) to ensure retention.

The which plan to pick guide lays out the full decision framework by use case.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Hitting the message limit: Free tier is 20 messages per day. Wait 24 hours for reset, or upgrade to Lite (100/day) or Plus (unlimited). The cap is per calendar day, not per 24-hour window.

AI seems to forget things: On the free tier, 2-3 exchange memory is the intended limit — not a bug. Upgrading extends recall to 14 days (Lite), 30 days (Plus), or unlimited (Premium+).

Response delays: High traffic causes slowdowns. Try off-peak hours. Nothing can be changed from the user side.

Video generation unavailable: Requires Lite or above, plus a source image. Generate an image first, then use it as the video source. Free tier does not support video sustainably.

Password forgotten: Password reset via email is available on the login page at secrets.ai.

For in-depth chat guide coverage of conversation techniques, NSFW interactions, and roleplay scenarios, the chat page has full detail.

How do I get started with Secrets AI?

Open any browser and navigate to secrets.ai. Click the sign-up option. Enter an email address and a password — no other information is required. Account creation completes in under 60 seconds. You immediately have 200 free Moments and access to browse and chat with all characters in the library. No payment method needed to start.

Do I need to download anything?

Nothing. Secrets AI is entirely browser-based. Open secrets.ai in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or smartphone. All features are accessible in the browser without installation.

How many free messages do I get?

20 per day on the free tier, 500-character limit per message. Resets every 24 hours. Lite: 100 per day. Plus and above: unlimited, no daily cap.

Can I use Secrets AI on my phone?

Yes. Open secrets.ai in your mobile browser — Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android. The platform is mobile-responsive. For a better experience, add it to your home screen: Safari Share button on iOS, Chrome three-dot menu on Android. This creates a full-screen shortcut that behaves like an app. No native app or download exists.