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ChatGPT Advanced Account Security feature released for high-risk users

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OpenAI introduced an opt-in Advanced Account Security feature for ChatGPT and Codex users, particularly targeting high-risk groups such as journalists, researchers, political dissidents, and elected officials. The feature replaces password-based authentication with physical security keys or passkeys, eliminates SMS and email-based account recovery in favor of backup passkeys, and shortens sign-in session durations to reduce account takeover risk. Enabled users are excluded from AI training datasets and receive enhanced login alerts and session management capabilities.

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  1. 04.05.2026 12:29 1 articles · 1h ago

    OpenAI launches Advanced Account Security for ChatGPT and Codex accounts

    OpenAI released an opt-in Advanced Account Security feature for ChatGPT and Codex users, requiring security keys or passkeys for sign-in and replacing SMS/email recovery with backup passkeys and recovery keys. The feature shortens sign-in sessions, provides login alerts, enables session management, and excludes conversations from AI training. Support for account recovery is disabled once enabled.

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  • The Advanced Account Security feature disables password-based login for ChatGPT and Codex users who opt in, mandating the use of physical security keys or passkeys.

    First reported: 04.05.2026 12:29
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  • OpenAI has partnered with Yubico to offer discounted YubiKey devices to eligible users of the new security feature.

    First reported: 04.05.2026 12:29
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  • Account recovery for users enabling this feature is handled exclusively through backup passkeys, recovery keys, or security keys, with OpenAI support unable to assist once enabled.

    First reported: 04.05.2026 12:29
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  • Sign-in sessions are shortened when Advanced Account Security is activated, reducing exposure to session hijacking or device compromise.

    First reported: 04.05.2026 12:29
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  • Users opting into the feature receive real-time alerts for logins and can manage active sessions, while their conversations are excluded from AI model training.

    First reported: 04.05.2026 12:29
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