codex - 💡(How to fix) Fix Remote control authorization fails in Codex 26.513.20950 (2816): "Failed to authorize remote control"

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Error Message

Attempting to enable remote control from Codex on macOS fails with an error. A toast/error banner shows:

  • Screenshot attached (error banner) if needed.

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Describe the bug

Attempting to enable remote control from Codex on macOS fails with an error.

Codex version: 26.513.20950 (2816) Platform: macOS (device is online and Codex app is running)

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open Codex on macOS
  2. Go to Settings → Connections → Control other devices from this Mac
  3. Click Authorize on chatgpt.com / follow the prompt

Expected behavior

Authorization succeeds and remote control can be used.

Actual behavior

A toast/error banner shows:

Failed to authorize remote control

Additional context

  • Confirmed I am logged in with the same ChatGPT account/workspace.
  • Others have reported the same behavior on GitHub issues (same Codex version).
  • Screenshot attached (error banner) if needed.

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Authorization succeeds and remote control can be used.

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