OpenAI Lockdown Mode

OpenAI Lockdown Mode is a security feature for enterprise API customers that restricts API key usage to a set of approved IP addresses and domains. This prevents unauthorized access even if an API key is leaked, as requests from outside the allowed network or domain will be blocked. The feature is designed to help organizations meet strict security and compliance requirements, such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or internal data governance policies. It is available through OpenAI's enterprise plans and can be configured in the organization's dashboard. Based on community signals so far, the feature is newly launched and aims to address concerns about API key security in high-stakes environments. Lockdown Mode is part of OpenAI's broader push to make its platform more enterprise-friendly, alongside features like data retention controls and audit logs.

OpenAI published a help article detailing Lockdown Mode, indicating a fresh launch aimed at enterprise security needs.