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

No download needed, no complex setup, no waiting. Secrets AI runs in a browser — you open secrets.ai, create an account in under 60 seconds, and you are in the character library with 200 free Moments. The challenge is using those starting resources strategically and understanding how to set up your first character for the best conversation quality. This guide walks through every step.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Open any browser and navigate to secrets.ai. The signup option is on the landing page.

What the signup requires:

• Email address
• Password
• Nothing else — no name, no phone number, no payment details

Under 60 seconds from start to logged-in. Your account begins with 200 free Moments and immediate access to the full character library. No credit card needed to start.

Privacy note: Secrets AI does not require real name verification. For maximum privacy, use an email address not linked to your primary identity. This creates meaningful account separation without any workarounds.

Step 2 — Choose Your First Character

The character library has approximately 94 pre-built characters — hyper-realistic female models plus some anime-style options. Each card shows the character's visual, name, and a personality summary. Click any character to see the full profile before starting a conversation.

Two paths forward:

Path A — Use a pre-built character. Faster. Good for testing the conversation system before investing time in customization. Recommended for first-time users.

Path B — Create a custom character. The first custom character is free. Subsequent characters cost 1,000-1,500 Moments. Customization covers:

• Ethnicity (9 options) and skin tone
• Eye color and hairstyle
• Body type (6 options) and voice (6 options)
• Personality traits: confidence, playfulness, dominance, intelligence
• Profession preset (5 options) and personality style preset (5 options)
• Hobbies and a free-text detail field

The free-text detail field matters more than most customization options. Whatever you enter here — specific attributes, backstory elements, relationship context — gets incorporated into the AI's character model and referenced in conversation from the start.

Recommendation for new users: start with a pre-built character to evaluate conversation quality, then create a custom character once you know what you want.

Step 3 — Start Your First Conversation

Select a character and the chat interface opens. Conversation starters are visible — half are casual, half suggestive. Choose one or write your own opening message.

Early conversation tips:

• Be specific in your messages — detail produces detail in return
• Set the relationship tone in the first few exchanges — the AI adapts to your communication style
• On the free tier, you have 20 messages per day with a 500-character limit per message
• The AI asks follow-up questions — answer them to build conversation depth

The AI does not wait passively. It engages, asks questions, and adapts. The quality of the conversation is partly in your hands — vague, low-effort prompts produce generic responses; specific, engaged messages get specific, engaged replies.

Step 4 — Explore Media Features

Generate Images

The image generation button is accessible within the chat interface. Write a prompt describing what you want, click generate, and receive an image in a few seconds.

Key facts:

• Cost: 25-50 Moments per image
• Four images are auto-generated for each new character at no extra Moments cost
• Two generation models: standard (all paid tiers) and advanced (Premium+)
• With 200 starting Moments, you can generate 4-8 images before the budget runs out

Recommendation: use your starting Moments on images rather than voice or video — images cost 25-50 Moments each, voice costs 100 per minute, and video costs 50-600 per clip. Images give you the most test coverage per Moment.

Create Videos

Video generation starts from an existing image. Select one, write a motion/action prompt, and submit. Generation takes approximately 2 minutes. The output is a short video clip of your companion.

Cost: ~50 Moments for a 3-second clip, up to ~600 Moments for a longer format. This is the most Moments-intensive feature on the platform. For new users with 200 starting Moments, spending them on video is not recommended — one video clip would consume 25-100% of your starting budget.

Video generation is available starting from the Lite plan ($5.99/month). The free tier does not include video.

Try Voice Calls

Six voice options available. Cost: 100 Moments per minute. Adaptive tone that adjusts to conversation context. Rated 4.3/5 by reviewers.

On the free tier with 200 starting Moments, 100 Moments per minute means 2 minutes of voice before spending a significant portion of your budget. Test voice briefly if curious, but save the majority of starting Moments for images.

Step 5 — Manage Your Moments

Moments balance is visible in account settings. Watch it actively during media generation — the cost per action is real and the free allocation is limited.

Cost reference for decisions:

• Text messages: 1-2 Moments each (essentially free on any plan)
• Image: 25-50 Moments
• Short video (3 seconds): ~50 Moments
• Long video: ~600 Moments
• Voice call: 100 Moments per minute
• Memory save: 10 Moments per entry
• New custom character: 1,000-1,500 Moments

Monthly plan Moments reset without rollover — unused Moments from your plan allocation are forfeited each billing period. If you consistently run low, consider whether your usage pattern better fits the next tier. For the upgrade decision, see choose a plan.

Separate Moments purchases are available: 1,980 for $5.99 up to 118,800 for $249.99.

Step 6 — Enable Privacy Features

Private Mode applies end-to-end encryption to individual conversations and opts them out of AI training data use. Access conversation settings at the start of any chat to enable it.

Important specifics:

• Per-conversation, not global — you must enable it for each conversation separately
• Not retroactive — only protects conversations started with Private Mode on

Billing descriptor: all charges appear as "Sun Clinical Laboratories" — no reference to Secrets AI or adult content on statements.

Tips for New Users

What makes the biggest practical difference:

• Do not spend all 200 starting Moments on video — test images first (4-8 images per 200 Moments)
• Build detailed character profiles — the quality of your setup directly improves conversation quality
• Free tier memory (2-3 exchanges) makes relationship simulation impossible — paid tiers start at $5.99
• Plus ($9.99/month) is the sweet spot: unlimited messages, 3,000 Moments, 30-day memory
• Add secrets.ai to your phone home screen for an app-like shortcut without any download
• Save important relationship moments manually (10 Moments each)

For a decision framework on which plan fits your needs, the which plan to pick guide breaks it down by use case.

Common Issues and Solutions

Messages not sending: Check whether you have hit the daily limit. Free tier: 20 messages per day, resets every 24 hours. Wait for reset or upgrade to Lite (100/day) or Plus (unlimited).

AI seems forgetful: The free tier retains only 2-3 exchanges. This is the memory limit of the free plan — not a bug. Upgrading to Lite or Plus extends recall to 14 or 30 days respectively.

Slow responses: Response times slow during peak usage hours. Try during off-peak times. No user-side fix is available.

Cannot generate video: Video requires Lite or above plus available Moments. Also requires a source image — generate an image first, then convert to video.

Forgot password: Use the password reset option on the login page. Reset link goes to your registered email.

For detailed guidance on the chat guide covering conversation quality and NSFW interactions, the chat page covers those topics in depth.

How do I get started with Secrets AI?

Navigate to secrets.ai in any browser, click sign up, and enter an email address and password. No other information is required. Account creation takes under 60 seconds. You receive 200 free Moments immediately and can browse and chat with any character in the library without a payment method. The free tier is a real trial, not a locked preview.

Do I need to download anything?

Nothing to download, install, or set up beyond a browser. Secrets AI runs entirely in-browser at secrets.ai. Works on desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), smartphone (iOS, Android), and tablet. The experience is the same across all devices.

How many free messages do I get?

20 messages per day on the free tier, with a 500-character maximum per message. The counter resets every 24 hours. Lite plan raises this to 100 messages per day. Plus and above offer unlimited messaging with no daily cap.

Can I use Secrets AI on my phone?

Yes. Open secrets.ai in Safari on iOS or Chrome on Android — the platform is mobile-responsive. For a better experience, add it to your home screen via your browser's share/menu function. This creates a full-screen shortcut that behaves like an app. No native app exists; access is browser-based.