[BUG] CANNOT ACCESS CLAUDE CODE CLI ON MAX PLAN
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 18, 2026 by SirWilliamIII Closed Feb 21, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
User on MAX plan unable to access any model in claude code cli.
Tried:
- logging out, re-authenticating, choosing the correct login option.
What Should Happen?
access to any model
Error Messages/Logs
⏺ There's an issue with the selected model (claude-opus-4-6). It may not exist or you may not have access to it. Run
/model to pick a different model.
❯ /model
⎿ Set model to sonnet[1m] (claude-sonnet-4-6[1m])
❯ sdf
⏺ There's an issue with the selected model (claude-sonnet-4-6[1m]). It may not exist or you may not have access to it.
Run /model to pick a different model.
Steps to Reproduce
- install claude code cli with any method available: npm, install script
- login
- use account, not api
- select model
- use claude code
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
10.213
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
Not using API, using account auth
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