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

Account creation takes under 60 seconds and costs nothing. You start with 200 free Moments and immediate access to ~94 characters. The platform is browser-only — no download, no app install, no app store. This guide walks through every step from signup to your first video generation, with specific numbers for each action's Moments cost.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

No app download required. Open any browser on any device and navigate to secrets.ai.

1. Click the sign-up button on the homepage
2. Enter an email address and create a password
3. Confirm via email if prompted
4. Your account is active immediately

No real name required. No phone number, no social media login. Anonymous signup is fully supported — Secrets AI only needs an email to create an account. On registration, you receive 200 Moments (one-time allocation) and full access to browse the character library. The free plan gives you 20 messages per day, enough to test the conversation quality before committing to a paid plan.

For mobile access, the platform works in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. You can add secrets.ai to your home screen as a shortcut for an app-like launch experience.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

After login, you land in the character library. Two paths:

Option A — Browse pre-built characters:

• ~94 characters available, ranging from photorealistic to anime-style
• Filter by personality type, scenario preference, and aesthetic
• Preview character details before starting a conversation

Option B — Create a custom character (first one is free):

Custom creation covers:

• Appearance: Ethnicity (9 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle, body type (6 options)
• Voice: 6 voice options
• Personality: Confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence (slider-based settings)
• Background: Profession (5 presets), personality trait sets (5 presets), hobbies
• Free-text field: Add specific details, backstory, and preferences in your own words

The free-text field is the most impactful customization tool. Vague inputs ("fun and friendly") produce generic responses; specific inputs ("a graduate student who loves hiking, tends to be sarcastic, and is competitive about board games") produce noticeably more personalized conversations from the first exchange.

Additional custom characters cost 1,000–1,500 Moments each after the first free one.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

After selecting or creating a character, you enter the chat interface. Conversation starters are provided — a mix of casual and suggestive prompts. You can use one or type your own opening message.

Key mechanics for new users:

• The AI adapts to your tone and direction from the first message — set the interaction style early
• Be specific in your responses; the AI produces better outputs when it has clear direction
• Roleplay scenarios can be initiated at any point — office, fantasy, everyday romance, and more
• Free users are limited to 20 messages per day and 500 characters per message
• Text messages cost only 1–2 Moments each — messaging is economical on any plan

The AI will ask follow-up questions and maintain character consistency. If the conversation veers somewhere you do not want, redirect it directly — the AI responds to explicit redirections within the same session.

For a detailed breakdown of what the chat experience delivers, see the chat guide.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

Image generation is available on Lite plan and above (not on free):

1. Tap or click the image generation option within the chat interface
2. Cost: 25–50 Moments per image
3. Images generate in approximately 30–60 seconds
4. 4 starter images are automatically generated when creating a new character

Two quality models are available: Premium and Advanced. Higher plans unlock the better model. Save images you want to keep — they are accessible in your character gallery.

Create Videos

Video generation is available from Lite plan and above:

1. Select an existing companion image
2. Add a text prompt describing the desired movement or action
3. Processing time: approximately 2 minutes
4. Cost: ~50 Moments for 3-second clips (Lite), up to ~600 Moments for longer clips
5. Save the completed video clip

Video is the most Moments-intensive feature. On Lite (1,000 Moments/month), one long video clip consumes 60% of the monthly budget. On Premium (8,000+ Moments/month), you have budget for 13+ long video clips per month alongside other features. For the full video cost breakdown, see the video generator guide.

Try Voice Calls

Voice calls are available on all paid plans:

1. Select the voice call option in the chat interface
2. Choose one of 6 available voice options
3. Cost: 100 Moments per minute
4. Rate conversation naturally — the AI adapts its vocal tone to match the conversation context

Voice calls are the second most expensive feature after long-form video. Budget accordingly based on your plan's Moments allocation.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

Moments are consumed by every media action and tracked in real time in your account settings. Practical budgeting by plan:

Months do not roll over — unused Moments are forfeited at cycle renewal. If you are nearing end-of-month with surplus Moments, spend them rather than letting them expire.

Additional Moments can be purchased in standalone bundles starting at 1,980 Moments for $5.99. These do not expire at cycle renewal — only plan-allocated Moments reset monthly.

For the full plan comparison and pricing details, see the pricing guide.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Private Mode applies end-to-end encryption to individual conversations:

1. Before starting or within an active conversation, locate the Private Mode toggle
2. Enable it — the conversation is now E2E encrypted
3. Note: Private Mode is per-conversation, not global. Each new conversation requires enabling it separately
4. Private Mode also prevents the conversation from being used for AI training

Additional privacy notes:

• All billing appears as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" on bank statements — no reference to Secrets AI
• No real name was required at signup — your account is as anonymous as your email address
• Cryptocurrency payment (minimum $20) is available for complete payment anonymity

Tips for New Users

Based on the most common new-user mistakes:

• Start with the free tier to test conversation quality — 200 Moments is enough to evaluate the AI before spending money
• Do not spend all 200 starting Moments on video — video clips cost up to 600 Moments each; your starter balance won't cover one. Test with images (25–50 Moments) first
• Create detailed character profiles — the free-text customization field produces meaningfully better conversations
• Upgrade to Plus ($9.99) as the first paid step — unlimited messaging + 3,000 Moments + full media access is the effective minimum for a complete experience
• Add secrets.ai to your home screen — creates an app-like shortcut on mobile without needing a native app
• Enable Private Mode before conversations you want encrypted — it cannot be applied retroactively

Common Issues and Solutions

• Messages not sending: Check your daily message limit — free accounts cap at 20/day. Paid plans from Plus provide unlimited messages.
• AI seems forgetful: Free tier memory is limited to 2–3 exchanges. Upgrade to Plus ($9.99/mo) for 30-day recall or Premium ($19.99/mo) for unlimited emotional timeline memory.
• Slow responses: Peak usage hours (evenings US time) cause server-side delays. Try off-peak times for faster responses.
• Cannot generate video: Video requires Lite plan or higher. Upgrade, or purchase a Moments bundle to access the feature.
• Forgot password: Use the "Forgot password" link on the login page — reset instructions are sent to your registered email.
• Moments depleting faster than expected: Review the Moments cost table above. Video (up to 600/clip) and voice (100/min) are the fastest depletion vectors. Text-only chatting costs 1–2 Moments per message.

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