Problem connecting to ChatGPT

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Erwan-25 Posted messages 61 Status Member -  
Didi64_549 Posted messages 2793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -

Hello,

I downloaded the Chat GPT app but I'm unable to log in.

I'm on an iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18.4.

When I launch the app there are no issues, but when I try to log in it says "ChatGPT" wants to use "openai.com" to log in I click continue, a page opens "auth.openai.com" which tells me:

"Sorry, an error occurred!"

The operation is insecure

Retry (it's a button)"

I should point out that Safari doesn't work either; I can open the site but I can't click on anything.

However, on Brave (my default browser) everything works correctly, I can even log in with my account.

Does anyone have an idea?

Thanks in advance.

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Erwan-25 Posted messages 61 Status Member 2
 

Hello,

So I asked GPT to fix the problem (I hadn't thought of that before posting my message). It found a solution. ^^
After asking me to do several things, including what HelpiOS asked me to do, here’s the conclusion:

"So it’s not the ChatGPT app that’s the issue — it’s OpenAI's connection system (auth.openai.com) that’s broken on your end because of:

  • Bad DNS resolution

  • Rejected SSL certificates

  • Browser (internal WebView on the iPhone) failing


Radical but clean solution: Reset system settings

Not a complete reset of the iPhone — just the system settings, which often fixes bugs like this."

The reset worked. I was able to log in.
It's amazing what AI can do. I’ve asked it to help me with several things already, and each time it finds a solution. Super useful! I definitely recommend it.

Anyway, thank you for taking the time to respond to me. :)

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HelpiOS Posted messages 15564 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 947
 

I see that ChatGPT was able to fix itself! It's still incredible this AI. Thank you for coming back to give us the solution, it's greatly appreciated.

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HelpiOS Posted messages 15564 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 947
 

Hello,

Activate the automatic date and time setting in the Settings of the iPhone > General > Date & Time. Then, clear the browsing data from Safari by going to Settings > Apps > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

Now try to log in. If the problem persists, try logging in directly on Safari in private browsing mode. If any extensions are active, disable them.


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Didi64_549 Posted messages 2793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
 

Hello,

An iPhone 12 keeps asking to reinstall this update, the same one: iOS 18.4, I don’t know why.

I have an iPhone 15 Plus and I don’t know when the 17th installation of 18.4 took place, but I’ve reinstalled it at least four times.

So check this in: General << Software Update and see if it asks for it again.

After that, I don’t know if this is related to ChatGPT or not.


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Erwan-25 Posted messages 61 Status Member 2
 

Thank you for your responses.

So, regarding the update, I'm good. It doesn't require me to reinstall.

As for the date and time, I'm set to automatic. I cleared the site's history/data, but it still doesn't work, whether in normal or private mode.

I really feel like it’s Safari that’s messing up. I just used it without any issues on Brave to create some images.

I also tried uninstalling/reinstalling (GPT), and restarting my phone.

When I go to settings/Safari/extensions, there’s something "ChatGPT Search".

I tried to allow the extension just in case, but it doesn’t change anything.

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Didi64_549 Posted messages 2793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
 

Hi,

I found this on Google:

to use the ChatGPT extension with Apple Intelligence, you must have an iPhone 16 model, an iPhone 15 Pro, or an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.2 or later, and have Apple Intelligence activated.

I will check on my phone by trying to install it since I'm not a fan of all these AIs, whatever they may be.

I will let you know.

Sorry and see you later on CCM.

Well, it seems to be working for me because it says in the bottom right:

Message to ChatGPT.

I installed it via the Store.

Afterward, I plan to delete this application.

It works for me, and on my wife's iPhone 10 Max too.

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HelpiOS Posted messages 15564 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 947
 

Does it change anything by disabling Insecure connection warning and/or Alert if fraudulent website? Reactivate the options afterwards.

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Didi64_549 Posted messages 2793 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   > HelpiOS Posted messages 15564 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
 

Hi,

We learn something new every day, and thank you for the solution; it might come in handy later if I need this app.

Have a nice day.

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