Codex requires whatsapp

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Latest

What subscription do you have?

None

What platform is your computer?

macos

What issue are you seeing?

I'm trying to use codex for the first time - after using claude.

I want to buy a subscription (Go). I tried to log on and it asked for phone number verification.
I typed in my number. It wants to send a code to whatsapp.

I don't have whatsapp. I don't even have a smart phone. There is no option for the code to be sent by sms.

I sent an email to sales support. Never got a response.

I am based in Australia.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Logging in for first time from australia.

What is the expected behavior?

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Additional information

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