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

Secrets AI runs entirely in a browser — nothing to install, no app required. From creating your account to your first image-generated video, the setup takes under 10 minutes. This guide walks through every step in order, with specific numbers so you know exactly what to expect.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Open any web browser and go to secrets.ai. Click the sign-up button on the homepage.

You need:

• An email address
• A password

That's it. No real name required. No phone number. No social media account connection. Anonymous usage is fully supported — your real identity is never required to operate the platform.

Account creation completes in under 60 seconds. Once created, your account automatically receives:

• 200 free Moments (the platform's virtual currency for media generation)
• Immediate access to the full character library (~94 pre-built characters)
• 20 free messages per 24-hour period

The free tier lets you explore conversation quality and browse available characters before deciding whether to upgrade. For a detailed breakdown of what each paid tier adds, the free vs premium comparison covers the full picture.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

After logging in, you're presented with the character library. Two paths:

Option A — Browse pre-built characters: ~94 hyper-realistic characters are available, predominantly female with some anime options. Browse by appearance, personality tags, or scenario type. Click any character to preview their profile and start chatting.

Option B — Create a custom character: The first custom character is free (additional characters cost 1,000–1,500 Moments). Customization options include:

• Appearance: Ethnicity (9 options), skin tone, eye color, hairstyle, body type (6 options)
• Voice: 6 options, rated 4.3/5 by reviewers
• Personality: Confidence level, playfulness, dominance, intelligence
• Role: Profession (5 preset categories), personality trait preset (5 options)
• Context: Hobbies and a free-text details field for specific preferences

The free-text details field is the most powerful customization option — use it to establish specific relationship context, backstory, or interaction preferences. Vague character profiles produce generic conversations; detailed ones produce noticeably better engagement.

When you create or select a character, 4 images are automatically generated for them. These count against your Moments balance.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

The chat interface provides conversation starters — roughly half casual, half suggestive. You're not required to use them; they're tone-setters.

Practical tips for the first session:

• The AI adapts to the tone you establish early — casual or intimate, it follows your lead
• Be specific in your responses for better AI engagement; vague inputs produce vague responses
• The AI asks follow-up questions — answer them to build richer conversation threads
• Free users: 20 messages maximum per 24-hour period — use them on testing conversation quality, not setup messages

On the free tier, memory resets after 2-3 exchanges. Don't judge the full platform experience from free; the memory and continuity quality on Plus and above is substantially different.

Step 4 — Generate Images and Video

Generating Images

Inside the chat interface, tap or click the image generation option. The AI generates images of your companion based on the conversation context and your companion's appearance settings.

• Cost: 25–50 Moments per image
• Models: 2 generation models available (Premium/Advanced)
• Presets: 4 image presets to guide style
• Note: Occasional anatomical glitches (hands specifically) are noted by reviewers as the main quality gap vs. competitors like Candy AI

Generating Videos

Video generation is where Secrets AI differentiates itself — most competing platforms don't offer this at all. For full details on how the video system works, see the video generator guide.

The basic workflow:

1. Select an existing companion image (generated or auto-created)
2. Add a text prompt describing the desired movement or action
3. Wait approximately 2 minutes for generation
4. View and save the completed clip

Cost varies by clip length:

• Short 3-second clips: ~50 Moments
• Standard/longer clips: ~600 Moments each

Video is the most Moments-intensive feature. On the free tier, video is not available. Lite and above includes video access.

Voice Calls

6 voice options are available for your companion. Voice calls cost 100 Moments per minute — the most expensive per-unit cost on the platform. Try a brief call before committing Moments to an extended session.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

The Moments system is the platform's virtual currency. Monthly allocations by tier:

Monthly grants reset each billing period — unused Moments do not roll over.

Cost reference:

• Text message: 1–2 Moments (cheapest)
• Image generation: 25–50 Moments
• Short video (3s): ~50 Moments
• Full video clip: ~600 Moments
• Voice call: 100 Moments/minute
• Memory save: 10 Moments
• New custom character: 1,000–1,500 Moments

If you run out, top-up bundles are available from 1,980 Moments ($5.99) to 118,800 Moments ($249.99), with discounts up to 30.4% on larger purchases.

Practical advice for new users: Don't spend your 200 starting Moments on video — they won't cover a full clip. Use them on a few images to test quality. Text messages cost 1–2 Moments each, so 200 Moments = 100–200 text exchanges if used only on chat. The pricing breakdown has the full Moments math.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Secrets AI includes Private Mode — end-to-end encryption applied per conversation. When enabled:

• The conversation content is encrypted and inaccessible to platform staff
• Chat data is excluded from AI training datasets

Private Mode is not a global setting — you must enable it for each conversation separately. Conversations started without it are not retroactively protected.

Payment privacy note: all charges appear on bank statements as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" — no reference to AI, girlfriend services, or adult content. Cryptocurrency payment (minimum $20) is available for maximum billing privacy.

Tips That Actually Matter for New Users

Start free, upgrade after one week. The free tier gives you enough context to know whether the platform suits you. Upgrading after you've identified what you want (more memory, more Moments, video) means you'll choose the right tier rather than over- or under-buying.

Character detail > character quantity. One well-configured character with a detailed personality and backstory produces better conversations than five vague profiles. Invest setup time in the free-text details field.

Don't burn Moments on voice calls before testing text. Voice at 100 Moments/minute depletes fast. Confirm you like the voice quality in a short test before extended sessions.

The Plus plan ($9.99/mo) hits the sweet spot for most users. Unlimited messaging, 3,000 Moments/month, ~30-day memory recall, and full image/video access — without the Premium/Ultimate price. Most non-heavy users don't need more than this.

Common Issues and Solutions

Messages not sending: You've likely hit the daily message limit (20 on free, 100 on Lite). Wait for the 24-hour reset or upgrade to Plus for unlimited messaging.

AI seems forgetful or starts over: On the free tier, memory resets after 2-3 exchanges. This is by design. Upgrading to Lite or Plus adds persistent memory across sessions.

Slow responses: Peak usage hours cause response delays. Try off-peak times — early morning or late night typically shows faster response times.

Can't generate video: Video generation requires Lite tier or higher. Free accounts cannot access this feature regardless of Moments balance.

Forgot password: Use the email-based password reset option on the secrets.ai login page. Sessions persist in browser storage on personal devices, so repeated login is rarely needed.

Frequently Asked Questions