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How to request and enable Daybreak Blue
TL;DR
Daybreak Blue can be enabled for approved organizations through business verification, then assigned to selected users with role-based controls and separate API projects for automation.
KEY POINTS
Business verification comes first
Access begins in the Trusted Access area of the admin console, where organizations must complete a business verification process. That includes identity validation through a third-party service, business information submission, an intended use form, and acceptance of Daybreak Blue terms. After submission, the request moves into an in review state before becoming validated and approved.
Approval alone does not grant user access
Once approved, administrators must switch to the Models section to enable Daybreak Blue inside the environment. A workspace-wide toggle is available, but turning it on there grants access to every user in the workspace. That broad setting may be unsuitable for organizations that want tighter governance over who can use frontier cyber models.
Role-based controls provide narrower access
A more selective approach is handled in the Roles section. Administrators can create or edit a role, add specific users, and apply an override that enables Daybreak Blue only for members of that role. This allows companies to limit access to designated security staff rather than exposing the capability across the full workspace.
User access can be verified in the interface
After a role override is saved, users can confirm access in Codex by opening Settings. A banner in the general settings area indicates that the account is authorized for Daybreak Blue. Users can then return to the home screen and activate the Daybreak toggle in the model picker to use the frontier models under the new controls.
API access requires a separate project
Organizations that want to use Daybreak Blue for automation, harnesses, or other programmatic workflows must configure access in platform.openai.com. The key restriction is that the default project cannot have Daybreak Blue enabled. Administrators need to create a new project specifically for that purpose.
New projects can be configured for Daybreak Blue
After a new project is created, administrators can open its settings and enable the Daybreak Blue option there. That project becomes the container for API-based use of the models. This separation means operational teams can keep interactive workspace access and automated access under different administrative controls.
Members and API keys must be added deliberately
Within the new project, administrators add members who need to generate credentials and interact with the models. They can then create an API key, assign it a name, and set an expiration period such as one day. That short-lived credential can then be used to build automations while limiting long-term exposure if a key is mishandled.
CONCLUSION
Daybreak Blue deployment requires more than simple activation: it combines identity checks, formal approval, role-based workspace controls, and dedicated API project setup. The process is designed to give cyber defenders access to advanced models while keeping authorization and automation tightly managed.
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