How to interpret Codex reset signals.
Reset timing is easiest to misunderstand when a public signal arrives before the underlying account state can be checked. This guide explains the distinction between a useful early signal and a confirmed reset.
Treat an announcement as a signal
A public announcement or timestamp can be an early indication that something changed. It is not automatically proof that every account has reset at the same moment.
Check the observable account state
The strongest confirmation comes from a matching change in the relevant account state, reset scope, or expiry information. If those details do not line up, keep the event labelled as an early signal.
Record the source time and observation time
A useful timeline keeps the time reported by the source separate from the time the event was observed. That makes delay and source availability visible instead of hiding them.
Use confirmation before sending an alert
An alert should explain what was observed and why it is considered confirmed. A fast but unexplained timestamp is less useful than a slightly later event with an evidence trail.
What ResetPulse records
ResetPulse keeps a public, timestamped event history. Each event is labelled as an early signal or a confirmed reset, with the observation time, source time when available, a confidence explanation, and evidence notes. Repeated observations are normalized so the same event is not presented as several different resets.
What the monitor cannot guarantee
A short monitoring interval does not guarantee instant knowledge. The underlying signal can be delayed, unavailable, ambiguous, or changed after a check. ResetPulse is an independent community monitor, not an official OpenAI service, and it does not require Codex credentials.
See the current record
Read the live reset timeline, review the monitoring methodology, or check the FAQ about alerts and privacy.