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OpenAI·Apr 30, 2026·Not specified·Security

OpenAI Advanced Account Security

A critical infrastructure update for the "agentic" era. It introduces mandatory passkeys and recovery keys for high-privilege accounts to prevent unauthorized access as GPT-5.5 begins performing more autonomous, real-world tasks.

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overview

A critical infrastructure update for the "agentic" era. It introduces mandatory passkeys and recovery keys for high-privilege accounts to prevent unauthorized access as GPT-5.5 begins performing more autonomous, real-world tasks.

key features
  • 01Passkey & physical security key login — passwords disabled
  • 02Email/SMS recovery disabled — replaced with backup passkeys & recovery keys
  • 03Shorter sessions with login alerts across active devices
  • 04Automatic training exclusion for enrolled accounts
  • 05Yubico YubiKey partnership for discounted hardware security keys
  • 06Required for Trusted Access for Cyber members from June 1, 2026