# How to request and enable Daybreak Blue

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**Created:** [11 November 2026 21:10 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/how-to-request-and-enable-daybreak-blue/28198 "2026-11-11T21:10:28Z")\
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The video explains how to request and enable Daybreak Blue by verifying business details, approving access through the admin console, and using role-based controls to manage user permissions. It also covers verifying user access, enabling Daybreak Blue for API keys via a new project, and highlights the benefits of integrating this tool to enhance cybersecurity.

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The video begins by emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and introduces Daybreak Blue as a tool that provides Frontier model access to cyber defenders. The presenter outlines the process of requesting access to Daybreak Blue through the admin console. The initial step involves business verification, where users are redirected to a third-party service to validate their identification and provide business details. After submitting the intended use form and agreeing to the terms of service, the request enters a review state before approval.

Once access is approved, the next step is to enable Daybreak Blue within the environment. This is done in the model section of the admin console, where Daybreak Blue can be turned on for all users. However, to implement more granular control, the presenter recommends using role-based access controls. By creating roles and assigning users to them, administrators can enable Daybreak Blue access selectively through model overrides, ensuring only authorized users have access.

The video then demonstrates how users can verify their access to Daybreak Blue. By navigating to the user settings in Codex, users can see a banner confirming their authorization. Additionally, users can toggle Daybreak Blue in the model picker to access the Frontier models. This step ensures that the access controls set by administrators are functioning correctly and that users can utilize the new capabilities.

Next, the presenter covers how to grant Daybreak Blue access for API keys, which is essential for automation and integration. Since the default project does not support enabling Daybreak Blue, a new project must be created on [platform.openai.com](http://platform.openai.com). After creating the project and enabling Daybreak Blue in its settings, members are added to the project to allow them to create API keys. These keys can then be used to build automation workflows that leverage Daybreak Blue access.

In conclusion, the video summarizes the entire process: requesting Daybreak Blue access, enabling the model in the environment, setting up role-based access controls, validating user access, and provisioning API keys for automation. The presenter encourages viewers to request Daybreak Blue to enhance their cybersecurity posture by leveraging advanced model access controls. This comprehensive guide ensures organizations can securely and efficiently integrate Daybreak Blue into their operations.

## Useful Links

- [OpenAI Platform Documentation - Projects and API Keys](https://platform.openai.com/login?next=%2Fsettings%2Forganization%2Fapi-keys) — Directly explains how to create projects and manage API keys, which is essential for enabling Daybreak Blue access for automation.
- [Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Concepts](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/rbac) — Explains the concept of RBAC which is used to manage Daybreak Blue access in the video.