OpenAI’s new Sora app takes AI and social media to a whole new level. The creators of ChatGPT launched a social media platform where every video is AI-generated — no ads, no influencers, no reality required.

Until recently, getting into Sora meant tracking down an elusive invite code, but that’s no longer the case for everyone. OpenAI opened access to users in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea without a code, meaning you can download the app and start exploring right away. However, the company said this availability is only for a “limited time only.”

If you’re outside those regions, you’ll still need to wait for wider access or find an invite code. Here’s how it works.

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How to download and log into Sora without a code

1. Download the Sora app from the Apple App Store.
2. Sign in using your ChatGPT account (the same login you use for ChatGPT or ChatGPT Plus).
3. That’s it. No invite code required if you’re in the US, Canada, Japan or South Korea.

Once logged in, you can instantly start watching, sharing and creating AI-generated videos in the Sora feed.

If you don’t live in these countries, you’ll need to try one of the following methods to log in. 

How to get an invite code for OpenAI’s Sora app

To get an invite code, take these initial steps: 

1. Download the Sora app from the Apple App Store. Make sure you pick the one with the navy and white cloud icon.
2. Log in with your ChatGPT account or tap Use different account.
3. Tap Notify me when access opens.
4. In the pop-up window, allow Sora to send you push notifications.

OpenAI stated in a post that it’s starting the initial rollout in the US and Canada and intends to expand quickly to additional countries. The company is prioritizing its paying Pro users for Sora access, but you don’t have to be a paying user to get into Sora. Android users won’t be able to scroll the app, but they can use an invite code to generate AI video clips with Sora 2 through the web browser.

Once you get an invite code, you can finish setting up your Sora account. You can then use Sora through the mobile app or website, and you’ll get access to four new invite codes to share with your friends. 

How to get a Sora 2 invite code through Discord

If you don’t want to wait to move through OpenAI’s wait list, you can also try your luck through Discord. Here’s how.

1. Join the official OpenAI server. If you don’t have Discord, here’s how to create an account.
2. Link your ChatGPT account with your Discord profile. OpenAI will walk you through how to do this.
3. Be patient. It took me about 15 hours before OpenAI was able to link my accounts and grant me access to its server.
4. Navigate to #sora-2-codes once you’re in the server.
5. Post a message to see if anyone has a spare invite code you can use.

Be mindful of OpenAI’s server rules, and do not sell Sora 2 invite codes. 

(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

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