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How to get started with Codex
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Tips to set up Codex, create your first project, and start completing real tasks.
Key facts
- Tips to set up Codex, create your first project, and start completing real tasks
- Start by downloading the Codex desktop app and signing in with your ChatGPT account
- You can create a standalone thread, but most of the time you’ll want to work inside a project
- Tip: To keep things simple, create a folder on your computer named Codex
Summary
Start by downloading the Codex desktop app and signing in with your ChatGPT account. Once you open Codex, create your first thread. Codex keeps your projects and conversation history in the left sidebar, while the main workspace shows your current thread and the chat where you collaborate with Codex. You can create a standalone thread, but most of the time you’ll want to work inside a project.