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

Secrets AI runs entirely in a browser — no download, no app store, no installation. Getting from zero to your first real conversation takes under five minutes. This guide walks through the full setup process and covers the settings that actually matter.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Open any modern browser and navigate to secrets.ai. Click the sign-up or get-started button on the homepage.

Registration requires:

• An email address
• A password

That's it. No real name, no phone number, no social media account. Anonymous registration is fully supported by design. After confirming your email (if prompted), your account is active immediately.

What you start with:

• 200 Moments as a one-time starting credit
• Access to the complete character library (browsing and chat)
• 20 free messages per day
• Basic platform features

Account creation takes under 60 seconds. You do not need to enter payment information to start — the free tier is functional without a card on file.

Step 2 — Understand What You're Working With

Before choosing a character, understand the Moments system. Every action beyond basic text conversation costs Moments:

Your 200 starting Moments should be tested thoughtfully. Four images will exhaust them entirely — or you can use them for 100 text messages worth of context and save the Moments experience for evaluation. The recommendation: don't burn your starting Moments on video until you've decided the platform is worth paying for.

Step 3 — Choose or Create Your First Character

The character selection screen shows approximately 94 pre-built characters organized by style (realistic, anime) and personality type. Browse freely — no Moments are spent on browsing.

If you choose a pre-built character: Select one that appeals to you and start a conversation. The character comes with defined personality traits and 4 auto-generated images already created.

If you create a custom character (recommended): The first custom character creation is free. The creation flow covers:

• Appearance: Ethnicity (9 options), body type (6 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle
• Voice: 6 options for conversation and voice calls
• Personality: Confidence, playfulness, dominance, and intelligence (all adjustable)
• Profession: 5 preset categories
• Personality presets: 5 options
• Hobbies and free-text details: Describe specific preferences, backstory, or relationship context in your own words

The free-text details field is the most powerful part of character creation. Every detail you add becomes part of the AI's understanding of the relationship — more specific input produces more personalized conversation.

Step 4 — Start Your First Conversation

When you enter a conversation, the platform shows conversation starters — roughly split between casual topics and suggestive openers. You can use one of these or write your own opening message.

Tips for the first conversation:

• Set the tone early. The AI adapts to your register, so casual openings tend to produce casual responses initially.
• Be specific in your responses. Vague answers produce generic AI follow-up questions.
• The AI will reference details from your character profile — encourage it to do so by asking about things you included.
• Free users get 20 messages per day maximum. These reset every 24 hours.

The conversation quality on initial sessions depends partly on your input quality. Detailed, specific engagement produces more nuanced responses than short or generic messages.

Step 5 — Explore the Media Features

Once you're comfortable with basic chat, explore the visual features.

Generating Images

In the chat interface, find the image generation option. Select a style or enter a prompt describing the scene. Each image costs 25-50 Moments. The AI generates images based on your character's appearance and the context you describe. Standard quality images are available across all paid tiers; the Advanced model (better anatomical accuracy) is available on Premium and Ultimate.

Creating Videos

Video generation follows a two-step process: generate or select an existing image, then add a text prompt for the desired movement or action. Processing takes approximately 2 minutes. Short clips (3 seconds) cost ~50 Moments; longer clips up to 600 Moments. This feature requires at least the Lite tier — it is not available on the free plan.

Voice Calls

Six voice options are available for your companion. Voice calls cost 100 Moments per minute. Keep calls short while evaluating whether voice adds value for your use pattern — the per-minute cost adds up quickly on lower tiers.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Settings

Before having any sensitive conversations, enable Private Mode. This applies end-to-end encryption to the conversation and excludes it from AI training data. Access this setting within individual conversation settings — it must be enabled per conversation, not globally.

Check your billing: subscriptions appear on statements as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" — no reference to AI or adult content.

Step 7 — Manage Your Moments Budget

Moments management is the most important ongoing skill for Secrets AI users. Practical guidance:

• Text messages cost almost nothing — use them freely to build relationship depth before spending on media.
• Images are reasonably priced (25-50 each) and provide good value for visual content.
• Video is expensive (up to 600 per clip) — test short clips first before committing to longer ones.
• Voice calls at 100 Moments per minute add up fast; keep initial calls brief.
• Buy additional Moments as needed: bundles start at 1,980 Moments for $5.99.

If you find yourself hitting Moments limits regularly, the Plus plan at $9.99/month is the most practical upgrade — unlimited messaging and 3,000 Moments monthly handles typical mixed use comfortably.

Tips for New Users

Patterns that consistently improve the experience:

• Build your character profile as completely as possible before first chat
• Spend 5-10 text exchanges establishing relationship dynamics before requesting explicit content
• Save important relationship moments manually (10 Moments each) to ensure they persist
• Test the free tier's conversation quality thoroughly before upgrading
• Annual billing saves 33% — upgrade commitment after 2-3 satisfied months
• Add secrets.ai to your phone's home screen for app-like quick access

Common Problems and Solutions

• "I hit the message limit" — Free tier allows 20 messages per 24 hours. Wait for the reset or upgrade to Plus for unlimited messaging.
• "The AI seems to forget our previous conversations" — Free tier has 2-3 exchange memory only. Meaningful continuity requires at least Plus (30-day memory).
• "Video generation isn't available" — Video requires at least the Lite plan. It is not accessible on the free tier.
• "Responses are slow" — Peak usage hours cause server-side delays. Try off-peak times (late night or early morning in US time zones).
• "I forgot my password" — Use the email reset link on the login page. No alternative recovery method is documented.

For a comparison of what each tier unlocks, see the free vs premium breakdown.

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