How do I install ChatGPT? We also explain the differences from the app version and points to note

ChatGPT is gaining popularity as a platform that allows users to use AI to talk to them. It is a convenient tool that can be accessed from a smartphone or computer and can be used for a wide variety of devices. However, it is also true that there are some things to be careful about when installing and using it.

In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the steps to install ChatGPT on your PC or smartphone, as well as the points to be careful about on each device. We will also cover how to install it on your PC, how to choose a smartphone app, and the differences between the free ChatGPT and the paid version, so please use this as a guide when starting ChatGPT.

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How to install ChatGPT

Web version (PC version)

How to install the app version

Things to note when installing ChatGPT

Beware of similar apps and services (unofficial) to ChatGPT

ChatGPT opt-out settings are not synced

ChatGPT app version pricing

summary

How to install ChatGPT

There are two types of chatGPT available: the web version and the app version (iOS/android) .

Here we will explain how to install each method!

To use ChatGPT, both the web version and the app version require an OpenAI account .
If you haven't already done so, please refer to this.

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Web version (PC version)

If you are using ChatGPT from the web version, there is no need to install the app. You can use it by logging in to the official ChatGPT website.
There are no particular restrictions on the browser or OS used, and it can be accessed from a PC (windows, Mac), smartphone, or tablet through browsers such as Safari and Chrome.

The advantage of the web version is that it can be used on any device or browser regardless of the environment, but there is no app for PC.

So, we'll show you how to use ChatGPT as a desktop app on your PC.
You can use ChatGPT with just one click, so if you are using the PC version (web version), please refer to it.

If you are using Windows (Microsoft Edge)

1. In Microsoft Edge, access ChatGPT.
   ChatGPT (OpenAI)
   
   

2. Click "..." at the top right of the page.
   
   Three-point reader in the top right of the browser
   
   

3. When you hover over the app , a message appears saying "Install this site as an app" so click on it.
   
   App Menu
   
   

4. The following screen will appear, so set it to your favorite name and click "Install".
   
   
   

5. This completes the installation. An icon will appear on your desktop.
   
   

If you are using a Mac (Safari)

1. Access ChatGPT.
   
   Screen when accessing ChatGPT
   
   

2. At the top of the screen, click on the file and select "Add to Dock."
   
   Add to Dock
   
   

3. The following screen will appear, so set it to your favorite name and click "Add".
   
   Name setting screen
   
   

4. This will add a ChatGPT icon to your Dock (list of apps at the bottom of the screen)!
   
   Dock (list of apps at the bottom of the screen)
   These methods allow you to place ChatGPT as an app on your desktop.
   
   

More detailed instructions are explained in this article.
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How to install the app version

If you want to use the ChatGPT app on your iPhone, search for and install the "ChatGPT" app from the App Store.

1. Search for "ChatGPT" in the App Store and install it. *There are many apps that mimic ChatGPT.
   
   App Store search screen
   
   

2. When you open the installed app, a login screen will appear, so log in with the account you registered.
   
   Login screen
   
   

3. This completes the installation. Your chat history, saved GPTs, settings, etc. will be shared with the web version!
   
   Conversation screen for the app version
   
   

For information on how to set up the app version and what to be careful about, please see this article.
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How to install on Android devices

If you want to use it on an Android device, you can install it in the same way as the iOS version.
Search for "ChatGPT" on the Google Play Store and follow the instructions for the iPhone version.

Things to note when installing ChatGPT

Installing ChatGPT itself is very easy, but there are two points to keep in mind .
This is very important, so please be careful when installing.

Beware of similar apps and services (unofficial) to ChatGPT

One thing to note when installing the smartphone version of ChatGPT app is that services that mimic ChatGPT are listed at the top of the official app .
I will not leave the specific names here, but both the app's names and icons look just like ChatGPT, and many of them will inspire you to mistakenly install them for the real thing.

Of course, there are also high-quality apps created using OpenAI's API. However, there are some malicious things such as illegally collecting personal information or requiring a paid service to sign up without permission .

To tell the difference between the official ChatGPT apps, be sure to make sure that the developer is OpenAI , and be aware that the official app icon has a black mark on a white background .

ChatGPT opt-out settings are not synced

ChatGPT has an opt-out function to prevent the input data from being trained.
These settings can be easily set up on both PC and apps, but even if you are using the same account, the "opt-out settings" will not be synchronized between the PC and app versions.

Therefore, please note that if you want to apply opt-out on both the PC and smartphone versions, you will need to set it on each device.

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ChatGPT app version pricing

ChatGPT can be used for free on both the web and app versions.
The paid version (ChatGPT Plus) offers GPT-4 , a high-end model of GPT-3.5, which can be used for free, and GPTs that allow you to create customized ChatGPTs for yourself.

In addition, the paid version will be able to handle a variety of functions, such as the image generation function DALL-E3 and the plug-in function .

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summary

For the web version of ChatGPT (using PC), only the browser version is supported and no app is provided, but you can use it as a desktop app using the method introduced.
If you are using ChatGPT with a smartphone app, please be aware that although it is compatible with both iOS and Android, it is difficult to tell the difference between the official apps.

Also, although opt-out settings are not required, please note that settings are not synchronized between devices.
We hope this article will be helpful in making more effective use of ChatGPT.

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