This guide walks you through connecting OpenAI Codex to your Genie server using the dashboard UI. Once connected, Genie uses your ChatGPT account to power AI interactions.
Prerequisites
A Genie account with a running server
An OpenAI account with a ChatGPT subscription
Step 1: Open LLM Integrations
Go to your Genie dashboard → Settings → Server. Scroll down to LLM Integrations and select the Codex tab. Click Connect Codex CLI.
Server settings showing LLM Integrations with Codex tab
Step 2: Sign In to OpenAI
A new tab opens to the OpenAI login page. Enter your email and password, or use one of the social login options (Google, Apple, Microsoft).
OpenAI login page
Step 3: Authorize Codex
After signing in, you will see a consent page. This explains that Codex will be linked to your ChatGPT account and will use your plan's rate limits. Click Continue.
Codex authorization consent page
Step 4: Copy the Callback URL
Your browser redirects to a localhost URL. This will show a connection error — this is expected on remote servers.
Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. It contains the authorization code needed to complete the setup.
Browser showing localhost connection error — copy the full URL
Step 5: Paste the URL in Genie
Go back to the Genie settings tab. Paste the callback URL into the input field and click Connect.
Paste callback URL and click Connect
Step 6: Connected
All steps show green checkmarks. You will see the message: "Codex CLI connected — your server is ready!"
Successful Codex connection with all green checkmarks
Your server is now using OpenAI Codex for AI interactions.
Tips
The localhost connection error in Step 4 is expected — just copy the URL from the address bar
Codex uses your ChatGPT plan's rate limits and training preferences
