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OpenAI Codex Down with Incorrect API Key Error, Incident Added to Status Page

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On September 25, 2026, OpenAI's Codex service experienced an outage, with users reporting an 'Incorrect API Key' error despite valid credentials. The issue was widespread, as noted on Twitter/X, and OpenAI added the incident to its status page.

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  1. Hacker Newsminimaxir
    Tell HN: Codex Is Down

    Shows an Incorrect API Key error...which is weird. Nothing on the status page. (EDIT: Added to incident page: https://status.openai.com/incidents/01M3DCNWMW57HYK8FJ5FBFPA... ) Per Twitter/X this appears to be widespread https://status.openai.com/incidents/01M3DCNWMW57HYK8FJ5FBFPA...

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