Calling OpenAI APIs from containers, serverless functions, or automation platforms? Your dynamic outbound IP changes on every deploy. Route ChatGPT, GPT-4, and all OpenAI API calls through a dedicated static EU IP.
from openai import OpenAI
# Set via environment variable
# HTTPS_PROXY=https://user:pass@eu-01.outboundgateway.com:8443
client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
OpenAI enterprise settings can restrict API access by IP — but your infrastructure IPs keep changing
OpenAI enterprise and org-level security settings can restrict API access to specific IP addresses. Your infrastructure needs a stable IP to stay compliant.
Serverless functions, Docker containers, and Kubernetes pods get new outbound IPs on every deploy, scale event, or restart. Your whitelisted IP becomes invalid instantly.
When your IP changes, OpenAI rejects API calls. ChatGPT integrations, GPT-4 workflows, and AI features break silently until the whitelist is updated.
Different services, microservices, and automation tools all call OpenAI from different IPs. Managing IP allowlists for each one is unmanageable at scale.
"Restrict OpenAI API access to approved IPs only."
You need one stable IP to give them — not an IP that changes with every deployment.
Your App
HTTPS Proxy
(Static EU IP)
OpenAI API
OpenAI sees one fixed EU IP address — every API call from ChatGPT to GPT-4 to DALL-E.
HTTPS_PROXY env var
Building AI-powered applications with OpenAI APIs that need a stable outbound IP for security compliance
Running SaaS products with OpenAI-powered features that need IP-whitelisted API access
Managing org-level OpenAI deployments with IP restrictions and security compliance requirements
Running regulated AI applications that need clear outbound IP audit trails and EU data residency
Set the proxy URL as an environment variable. The OpenAI SDK automatically routes all API calls through your static IP. No code changes needed.
The OpenAI Python SDK automatically detects the HTTPS_PROXY environment variable.
# Set environment variable (recommended)
# export HTTPS_PROXY=https://user:pass@eu-01.outboundgateway.com:8443
from openai import OpenAI
# SDK auto-detects HTTPS_PROXY
client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[
{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
{"role": "user", "content": "Explain static IPs."}
]
)
Set the HTTPS_PROXY env var and the Node.js SDK handles the rest.
# Set in your environment or .env
HTTPS_PROXY=https://user:pass@eu-01.outboundgateway.com:8443
// OpenAI Node.js SDK auto-detects HTTPS_PROXY
import OpenAI from 'openai';
const client = new OpenAI();
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: 'gpt-4o',
messages: [
{ role: 'user', content: 'Explain static IPs.' }
]
});Works everywhere — Docker, Lambda, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Set it once, all OpenAI API calls use your static IP.
# Set in your environment, .env, or platform config
HTTPS_PROXY=https://user:pass@eu-01.outboundgateway.com:8443
HTTP_PROXY=https://user:pass@eu-01.outboundgateway.com:8443
# OpenAI SDKs (Python, Node.js) automatically detect
# and use HTTPS_PROXY for all API calls.
# No code changes needed.📖 Complete Documentation: For detailed examples, error handling, and advanced configurations, see our Python SSL Proxy Guide, Node.js Guide, and all other language guides.
EU-hosted infrastructure with GDPR-conscious data handling for your OpenAI integrations.
Your proxy infrastructure runs entirely within the European Union. OpenAI API traffic stays in EU data centers.
TLS passthrough means your OpenAI API keys and prompts are never visible to the proxy layer. Your data stays private.
API traffic routes entirely within EU infrastructure. No detours through US-based servers that could complicate compliance.
One static IP provides a clear, auditable outbound identity for security reviews and compliance audits.
One fixed IP for all OpenAI API calls. Whitelist it once in your org settings. Works across all models.
Set the HTTPS_PROXY env var. The OpenAI SDK automatically detects it. Your existing code works as-is.
European data centers. GDPR-conscious setup. Perfect for businesses with EU compliance requirements.
ChatGPT, GPT-4, GPT-4o, DALL-E, Whisper, Embeddings, Assistants — one static IP covers everything.
TLS passthrough means we can't see your traffic. Your prompts, API keys, and responses stay private.
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