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Again -- Codex client auth forces WhatsApp code to a dead number — but ChatGPT/Codex web log in fine

OpenAI Developer Community June 17, 2026
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Codex client auth forces WhatsApp code to a dead number — but ChatGPT/Codex web log in fine - Codex - OpenAI Developer Community

After that ticket was resolved, I was able to log in to Codex without having to verify my originally registered phone number. However, the same issue has occurred again today and is now preventing me from logging in to Codex!!

As mentioned in the previous ticket: Either Codex should completely stop using the original registered phone number for login verification and instead use the SMS method configured under MFA, or OpenAI should provide a way for users to update the original registered phone number.

It seems you do not do anything to improve the process!

It is very difficult for me to keep using your service while constantly worrying that they may be locked out of my accounty.

my openai account: [redacted]

Eason

Thanks

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