[Sora 2 Released!?] Can’t Access Sora? How to Fix Invite Code Errors and Connect Successfully

Last updated: 2025/10/01 (JST)

Need an invite code for Sora? What the “Meet the new Sora” screen means, and how to connect via the old Sora [Hands-on]

When I visited sora.chatgpt.com as usual, a large prompt titled “Meet the new Sora” appeared and asked me to “Enter invite code.”
The short version: tapping “Stay on old Sora” connected me to the classic version and everything worked fine. In this post, I’ll explain what this screen means and share the exact steps that solved it, with screenshots.

What is the first “Meet the new Sora” screen?

This is the branching screen where you choose to **try the new Sora** or **keep using the old Sora**.

You’ll see two options:

Stay on old Sora — Keep using the classic Sora (no invite code required)
Enter invite code — Join the new Sora (invite code required)

If you don’t have an invite code, just choose “Stay on old Sora.”

What happens if you tap “Enter invite code” (when you don’t have one)?

If you don’t have a valid code, you’ll see **Your invite is invalid**.

You can’t proceed from here. Go back and select “Stay on old Sora.”

Steps that actually worked (hands-on) — old version

On the “Meet the new Sora” screen, tap Stay on old Sora.
It connects to the classic (Old Sora) — continue using it as usual.

This solved it instantly and I was able to resume video generation. If you can’t afford downtime, try this first.

Why does this screen appear?

The “new Sora” with new features is rolling out gradually, and some users are required to enter an invite code during this phase. Even if you haven’t received an invite, you can still use the classic version.

FAQ

Q. Where can I get an invite code?

A. It follows the official rollout. There’s no general public code. If you haven’t been notified, keep using the classic version and monitor official updates.

Q. Any drawbacks to choosing “Stay on old Sora”?

A. You won’t get the very latest features, but you can keep working with the familiar, stable experience. If you need reliability, this is the practical choice.

Official announcement: Sora 2

On September 30, 2025, OpenAI officially announced “Sora 2” on its website.
👉 See the official “Sora 2 is here” page

From OpenAI’s website: “Sora 2 is here,” introducing new capabilities.

The official description highlights enhancements like more physically accurate, realistic video generation, and improved dialogue/audio sync.
However, it also states “Rolling out now”, meaning not everyone gets access immediately.

Gradual rollout by region and user group
iOS (App Store) appears to lead the rollout
Android/Web access is limited to users with invite codes (during rollout)

So if you see the “Please enter an invite code” prompt from Japan (or outside early regions), it’s likely due to pre–general release limitations during the rollout.

Summary

“Meet the new Sora” is the branching screen between the new and old Sora.
No invite code? Choose “Stay on old Sora” and keep using the classic version.
OpenAI officially announced Sora 2 on Sep 30, 2025.
It’s a gradual, invite-based rollout, so using the old Sora is the realistic option for now in many regions.