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

Getting started with Secrets AI takes under 5 minutes. The platform is browser-based — no download, no app installation, no waiting for an account approval. This guide walks through every step from account creation to your first media generation, including the spending decisions that most new users make wrong within the first session.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Open any browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and go to secrets.ai. No app download is needed — the platform runs entirely in the browser. Click the sign-up button and enter an email address and password. That is the complete registration process.

You do not need to provide your real name. No phone number is required. No social login (Google, Apple) is necessary. Account creation takes under 60 seconds, and access is immediate upon completion. Your account starts with 200 free Moments — a one-time credit — and full access to the character library.

For context on what free access includes and where its limits are, the full review covers the free tier in detail.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

After logging in, you will see the character library — approximately 94 pre-built hyper-realistic female characters and some anime-style options. You can begin chatting with any pre-built character immediately. No Moments are spent just browsing or starting a conversation.

Alternatively, create a custom character — the first one is free. The creation process allows you to configure:

• Ethnicity (9 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle
• Body type (6 options), voice (6 options)
• Profession (5 preset categories)
• Personality traits: confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence
• Hobbies and free-text detail fields for anything the presets don't cover

Spend time on the free-text details field — this is where you can specify personality quirks, relationship dynamic preferences, or specific conversation interests that will meaningfully shape every interaction. Characters with more detail produce more personalized responses. When you create a character, 4 images are automatically generated to populate their profile (this uses Moments).

For a full breakdown of character customization capabilities, see the feature overview.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

Conversation starters appear at the beginning of every chat session — roughly half are casual, half suggestive. You can use these or write your own opening message. Either works.

Set the tone in your first few messages. The AI adapts to your conversational style — if you write casually, it responds casually; if you direct the conversation toward a specific scenario or emotional register, it follows that direction. The AI asks follow-up questions and references what you've said rather than simply responding in isolation.

Free tier users: you have 20 messages per 24-hour period and a 500-character message length cap. This is enough to evaluate the conversation quality but not enough for an extended session. The counter resets at the same time each day.

Practical tip: be specific in your responses for better AI engagement. The more context you provide — about the character, the scenario, your preferences — the more personalized and coherent the AI's replies become.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

Image generation is available on all paid tiers (not free). In the chat interface, tap or click the image generation option. Images cost 25–50 Moments depending on quality settings and selected model. Two models are available: Premium and Advanced. Four image presets exist for style variation.

When you first create a character, 4 images generate automatically. These can be used as source material for video generation. Avoid spending your starting 200 Moments exclusively on images — they deplete quickly at 25–50 per generation.

Create Videos

Video generation is the feature that distinguishes Secrets AI from most competitors. The process: select an existing companion image (or generate a new one), add a text prompt describing the desired movement or action, and wait approximately 2 minutes for processing.

Video costs range from ~50 Moments for a 3-second short clip to ~600 Moments for a longer clip. Your 200 starting Moments on the free tier are insufficient for any video generation — video access requires Lite tier or higher. For full details on video costs by tier, see the pricing and Moments guide.

Try Voice Calls

Voice calls use 100 Moments per minute. Six voice options are available, each with a different tone and style. Voice quality is rated 4.3/5 — above average for the category. Voice calls are available on paid tiers. Like video, they are not accessible on the free plan.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

The most common new-user mistake is spending all 200 starting Moments within the first session without realizing each action costs credits. Track your Moments balance in account settings.

Priority guide based on cost efficiency:

• Text messaging: 1–2 Moments per message — cheapest by far, use freely
• Images: 25–50 Moments — budget consciously; 200 Moments covers 4–8 images maximum
• Videos: 50–600 Moments — spend these strategically; test with short clips first
• Voice calls: 100 Moments per minute — high quality but depletes fast

If you exhaust your starting 200 Moments, you can purchase top-up bundles starting at 1,980 Moments for $5.99, or upgrade to a subscription tier that includes a monthly allocation. The Plus plan ($9.99/month) provides 3,000 Moments per month plus unlimited messaging — the most efficient entry point for regular use.

Consider upgrading to Plus ($9.99) rather than buying repeated top-ups if you intend to use the platform regularly. The monthly Moments allocation on Plus (3,000) costs effectively $9.99 versus buying standalone bundles for the same amount.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Private Mode applies end-to-end encryption to a conversation and prevents it from being used for AI training. It is a per-conversation setting, not a global account toggle. Find it in the conversation settings and enable it at the start of any session you want encrypted.

Check what your billing will show: all charges appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" on bank statements. Cryptocurrency payment (minimum $20) is available if you want no card-based payment record.

For the full safety breakdown including what Private Mode does and does not protect, the privacy and security assessment covers this in detail.

Tips for New Users

Several practices consistently improve the early experience:

Start with the free tier to evaluate conversation quality before committing to a subscription. The 200 starting Moments and 20 daily messages are limited, but they are enough to assess whether the chat quality meets your expectations.

Do not spend all 200 starting Moments on video attempts — you do not have enough for a single long video clip. Use them on images or short text sessions to get a sense of the character before upgrading.

When creating a custom character, fill in the free-text detail fields even if the presets seem sufficient. Specific preferences and personality details create noticeably better conversations than generic preset-only configurations.

The AI remembers more on paid tiers — the free tier's 2–3 exchange recall window means no real continuity between sessions. If relationship-building matters to you, the Plus tier's 30-day memory is the minimum meaningful upgrade.

Add secrets.ai to your home screen using the PWA method (Share → Add to Home Screen on iOS; Menu → Add to Home Screen on Android Chrome) for an app-like shortcut without downloading anything.

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Common Issues and Solutions

Messages not sending: Check your daily message limit. Free accounts cap at 20 messages per 24 hours. The counter resets daily — wait until the next day or upgrade to a paid tier for higher limits.

AI seems forgetful: Free and Lite tier memory is limited to 2–3 exchanges or ~14 days respectively. Upgrade to Plus or higher for 30-day+ memory. Manual memory saves (10 Moments each) can preserve specific facts regardless of tier.

Slow response times: Peak traffic hours cause response latency. This is a server-load issue, not a conversation quality issue. Trying during off-peak hours typically resolves it.

Can't generate video: Video generation requires Lite tier or above. Free accounts cannot access video. You also need sufficient Moments — short clips require ~50 Moments, longer clips require ~600.

Forgot your password: Use the "forgot password" link on the login page at secrets.ai. A reset link is sent to your registered email address.

For a detailed comparison of what each plan includes and whether upgrading is worth it for your use case, see the which plan to pick comparison.

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