How to Use Secrets AI: Complete Setup Guide for New Users

Getting started with Secrets AI takes less than 5 minutes. The platform is browser-based — no download, no installation — and account creation requires only an email address. The free tier includes 200 starter Moments and access to the full character library, which is enough to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.

This guide walks through every step: account creation, character selection, first conversation, media features, Moments management, and privacy setup. By the end, you will know exactly how to get the most out of both the free tier and any paid plan you choose.

For a broader overview of platform capabilities, see the full review. For the cost breakdown of each tier, the pricing guide has the detailed numbers.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Open secrets.ai in any browser — desktop or mobile, Chrome or Safari, any modern browser works.

1. Click or tap "Sign Up" on the homepage
2. Enter an email address (no real name required)
3. Choose a password
4. Your account is created immediately

Account creation takes under 60 seconds. No phone number verification. No social media account connection. No identity documentation. You start with 200 Moments as a one-time starter credit and immediate access to the full character library.

If privacy is a priority, a dedicated email address works fine — the platform only uses your email for account recovery and subscription notifications. No real identity information is needed at any point.

Step 2: Choose Your First Character

After logging in, you land on the character library. You have two options:

Browse pre-built characters: Approximately 94 hyper-realistic female characters are available, plus some anime options. Each has a pre-set personality, backstory, and visual appearance. Browsing takes a few minutes. Sort by scenario type or visual style to find the right starting point.

Create a custom character (first one is free): If you have specific preferences, creating a custom character from scratch produces a better-matched companion. The customization options include:

• Ethnicity (9 options)
• Body type (6 options)
• Voice (6 options)
• Eye color, skin tone, hairstyle (multiple options each)
• Personality preset: confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence
• Profession (5 categories)
• Hobbies (free-text)
• Additional details (free-text — most impactful for specificity)

Recommendation: If you know what you want, create a custom character from the start. The free-text additional details field has the most influence on how the AI responds — be specific about personality quirks, relationship dynamics, and communication style preferences.

When a character is created, 4 images are automatically generated at no Moments cost.

Step 3: Start Your First Conversation

Opening a character brings you to the chat interface. Conversation starters are provided — approximately half casual, half suggestive. These are helpful entry points but not required.

A few things to know for your first conversation:

Message limits on Free: 20 messages per day, 500 characters each. This is enough for one or two conversational exchanges, but it is a hard ceiling. You will hit it quickly in an active conversation.

Setting the tone: The AI adapts to your communication style within the first few messages. If you want a casual, friendly relationship dynamic, start there. If you want to establish specific roleplay dynamics, introduce them early. The AI calibrates to whatever tone you set.

Response quality: Free tier uses the baseline AI model. Responses are good but noticeably less nuanced than Premium models. This is a fair representation of the conversation engine's floor.

Be specific: Vague inputs produce vague responses. Specific details about your character's personality, your preferences, and the scenario you're building produce better engagement.

Step 4: Explore Media Features

Generate Images

Image generation is available on Lite tier and above (not on Free). From within any conversation:

1. Tap or click the image generation option in the chat interface
2. The AI generates an image of your companion in the current conversation context
3. Cost: 25–50 Moments per image

Four images were automatically generated when you created your character — these are free and available from the character profile.

Create Video Clips

Video generation is a distinguishing feature — most competing platforms do not offer it.

1. Select an existing companion image
2. Add a text prompt describing the desired movement or action
3. Wait approximately 2 minutes for processing
4. View and save the completed clip

Cost: Short 3-second clips cost approximately 50 Moments. Longer clips can reach 600 Moments each. Video is the most Moments-intensive feature — use your 200 starter Moments carefully if you want to test this.

Tier access: Lite and above. Premium and Ultimate unlock the advanced generation model for better output quality.

Voice Calls

Six voice profiles are available. Voice calls cost 100 Moments per minute and offer natural, adaptable audio interaction with your companion.

• Select a voice when configuring your character or from within settings
• Voice quality is rated 4.3/5
• Available on Lite and above

Step 5: Manage Your Moments

Moments are Secrets AI's virtual currency. Every action beyond basic text messaging draws from your Moments balance. Here is the priority order for managing them:

For Free tier (200 Moments): Use them to test image quality (4–8 images) or try a short video clip (1–4 clips). Don't spend them all on images if you want to test video.

Buying more Moments: Additional Moments bundles start at 1,980 Moments ($5.99). If you're enjoying the platform, upgrading to Plus ($9.99/month, includes 3,000 Moments/month) is more cost-effective than buying bundles individually.

Track your balance: Your Moments balance is visible in account settings. Check it before starting a media-heavy session on Lite or Plus tiers.

Step 6: Enable Privacy Features

Private Mode is worth enabling if conversation privacy matters to you. Here is how:

1. Before starting a conversation, locate the Private Mode toggle (in conversation settings or the character profile)
2. Enable it for that session
3. The conversation is end-to-end encrypted and excluded from AI training data

Important: Private Mode is per-conversation, not global. You must enable it at the start of each session where it matters. It does not apply retroactively.

Your billing will appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" on bank statements — no visible reference to Secrets AI or adult content.

Tips for New Users

Seven things that make a material difference in your early experience:

1. Don't spend all 200 starting Moments on one thing — try a few images and one short video clip to evaluate both features
2. Create a custom character rather than using a pre-built one if you have specific preferences — the additional details field dramatically shapes responses
3. Free memory is very limited (2–3 exchanges) — don't judge conversation continuity from the free tier; paid tiers are meaningfully different
4. Plus ($9.99/month) is the effective starting point for sustained use — unlimited messages and 3,000 Moments/month covers most users
5. Add secrets.ai to your phone's home screen via the PWA method for app-like access on mobile
6. Enable Private Mode at the start of sessions where conversation privacy is important
7. Try a voice call for 1–2 minutes to evaluate whether it's worth the Moments cost for your use pattern

For the plan that matches your use case, the which plan to pick guide has the decision framework.

Common Issues and Solutions

"I've hit my message limit"

Free accounts are capped at 20 messages per day. The counter resets after 24 hours. Upgrading to Lite (100/day) or Plus (unlimited) removes this friction.

"The AI seems to forget things"

Free tier memory covers only 2–3 exchanges within a session and does not persist between sessions. Upgrading to Plus ($9.99/month) provides 30-day memory with topic awareness — a fundamental improvement in conversation continuity.

"I can't generate videos"

Video generation requires Lite tier or above. Check that your subscription is active and that you have sufficient Moments remaining (short clips ~50 Moments, full clips ~600 Moments).

"Responses seem slow"

Peak-hour traffic can cause processing delays, particularly for longer responses. Off-peak hours (late night or early morning in US timezones) typically produce faster responses.

"I forgot my password"

Use the email-based reset link on the login page at secrets.ai. If the reset email doesn't arrive, check your spam folder.

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