OpenAI's Sora 2 launched less than two months ago, and it's already taken over our social media feeds. The new Sora AI video generator app offers almost limitless possibilities (though you have to pay to generate more videos after hitting your daily cap). At first, early adopters were given an invite code to test out the latest features, but all of that has changed now.
OpenAI is now granting users access in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea without a code. Gone are the days of jumping through hoops to get access and join the viral trend. But OpenAI says the availability is 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
Download the Sora app from the Apple App Store. Sign in using your ChatGPT account (the same login you use for ChatGPT or ChatGPT Plus). 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.
OpenAI's Sora is available as an iOS app and through the Sora.com website. Screenshot by Katelyn Chedraoui/OpenAI
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