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Codex CLI Adds a "Sign In Another Way" Menu for API Key and Cloud Provider Logins

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Codex CLI 0.167.0 groups API key and cloud provider sign-in options under a "Sign in another way" menu, making alternatives to the default ChatGPT login easier to find.

Key Takeaways

  • API key and cloud provider options are grouped under "Sign in another way".
  • The menu makes non-default logins easier to find.
  • It helps developers who do not sign in with ChatGPT.
  • The options sit alongside the default ChatGPT account sign-in route.
  • The exact provider list is not given in the release notes.
  • The feature shipped in Codex CLI 0.167.0 on November 6, 2026.

A Single Menu for Alternative Sign-In

Codex CLI 0.167.0 adds a "Sign in another way" menu. API key and cloud provider options now sit there, instead of being harder to discover.

Context

Developers use Codex with ChatGPT accounts, API keys and cloud providers. Putting the non-default routes in one labeled place helps users who do not use the standard login.

The change is tracked in pull requests #57857 and #58427. The notes do not list exactly which providers appear in the menu.