OpenAI ChatGPT Update

April 30, 2026: Advanced Account Security adds stronger sign-in requirements and stricter safeguards for personal ChatGPT accounts. It uses passkeys or compatible security keys, disables weaker recovery and sign-in paths, and adds recovery keys, login notifications, and session controls.

• Reduces risk of account takeover (ATO), unauthorized access, and data exposure.
• Requires stronger sign-in methods such as passkeys or compatible security keys.
• Disables weaker authentication paths including password sign-in, email/SMS sign-in codes, and email-based account recovery.
• Adds recovery keys, login notifications, and session management controls for better account protection and visibility.

• Optional Advanced Account Security setting for personal ChatGPT accounts.
• Shorter active sessions to reduce exposure from unattended sessions.

• Recovery is stricter; if all sign-in methods and recovery keys are lost, account access may be lost.

• Users should save their recovery keys and keep access to enrolled passkeys or security keys before enabling this setting.

Product Information

Vendor: OpenAI

Product: ChatGPT

Release date: Apr 30, 2026