OpenAI Explores Sign-In Feature for Third-Party Apps Using ChatGPT Accounts
OpenAI recently announced its plans to allow users to sign in to third-party apps using their ChatGPT accounts. This move, detailed on a web page released on Tuesday, aims to gauge interest from developers looking to integrate this service into their applications.
With approximately 600 million monthly active users, ChatGPT has solidified its position as one of the largest consumer applications globally. OpenAI is now looking to leverage this popularity by expanding into other consumer areas such as online shopping, social media, and personal devices. The proposed “Sign in with ChatGPT” feature could potentially position OpenAI as a competitor to tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, offering users a convenient way to access third-party apps.
Earlier this month, OpenAI introduced a preview of the “Sign in with ChatGPT” feature for developers using Codex CLI, the company’s open-source AI coding tool for terminals. This feature allows developers to link their ChatGPT Free, Plus, or Pro accounts to their API accounts, with Plus users receiving $5 in API credits and Pro users receiving $50 in API credits upon signing in.
OpenAI is actively seeking to integrate this sign-in service with a diverse range of companies. The developer interest form prompts companies to specify their app’s user base, from small businesses with fewer than 1,000 weekly users to major apps boasting over 100 million weekly users. Developers are also asked about their current AI feature pricing models and whether they are existing customers of the OpenAI API.
In a tweet from 2023, CEO Sam Altman alluded to the possibility of a “sign in with OpenAI” feature in 2024. However, it seems that OpenAI is accelerating the development of this capability, with plans to roll out the sign-in feature for ChatGPT users in 2025. The timeline for the feature’s launch and the number of companies already onboarded remain undisclosed at this time.
Despite reaching out for comment, OpenAI did not respond to JS’s request for additional information.
