Duplicate Codex accounts warning: what it means
If you see “Duplicate Accounts Detected,” CodexUse found multiple profiles tied to the same Codex account ID. It is a heads-up that rate limits are shared, not a blocker.
Why the warning appears
- CodexUse reads the account ID returned during login. If you authenticate the same account under multiple profile names, it flags them.
- Only Codex CLI profiles are included in the duplicate warning.
- Rate-limit radar (Pro) treats those profiles as one pool. Switching between them does not increase the available quota.
What you can do
- If the profiles are truly the same account, keep one profile and delete the duplicate.
- If you intentionally keep multiple profiles for the same account, you can keep them. Just know the limits are shared, so switching is mostly for separation, not extra headroom.
- Give each profile a clear name (for example, “Workspace seat A” and “Workspace seat B”) so you know which is active in the tray.
How to dismiss the notice
- Click the close icon on the warning. CodexUse saves that dismissal locally.
- The notice returns if the set of duplicates changes, so you can keep track when new overlaps appear.
Other signals that rely on account IDs
- Rate-limit radar (Pro) shows usage per account ID. Duplicates share the same bar.
- Auto-roll (Pro) can still switch within the duplicate pool, so it cannot escape a shared limit.
- Chat history and profile switching continue to function. The warning does not block actions.
Is this related to profile name collisions?
No. Profile names are separate. The warning is based on account IDs returned during login, not the display names you choose.
Can I avoid the warning?
If the same account ID is saved in more than one profile, the warning is expected. You can dismiss it and keep working.
Does CodexUse change how the Codex CLI stores tokens?
No. Tokens stay in the same Codex CLI directory. The warning only reflects what the CLI reports.