# About the Microsoft Azure OpenAI connector

> The Microsoft Azure OpenAI API is a cloud-based service that allows developers to access the
OpenAI text models for use directly in automations.

The Microsoft Azure OpenAI API is a cloud-based service that allows developers to access the
OpenAI text models for use directly in automations.

:::note
This connector is built by UiPath and receives official support selectively. The connector supports a limited set of commonly used APIs for the target application and may cover most typical use cases. Also, they are retained in a stable state until the requirements for a new version release are met. [Learn more](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/connectors#connectors-with-selective-support)
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## Authentication

Before automating processes, you need to establish a connection with your Azure OpenAI instance. Step-by-step instructions
are available in the [Microsoft Azure OpenAI authentication](https://docs.uipath.com/integration-service/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/uipath-microsoft-azureopenai-authentication) page.

## Events

The Azure OpenAI connector does not currently support events.

## Activity package

You can use the connection to enable the [Microsoft Azure OpenAI activities](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/docs/uipath-microsoft-azure-openai-activities) in UiPath® Studio to build automations that interact with other activity data.

:::note
For information on pricing and usage, please visit your Azure
Cloud Portal and consult the [Azure OpenAI
pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/cognitive-services/openai-service/) page.
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