OpenAI is rolling out a feature called “Projects” to ChatGPT. It’s essentially a folder system that lets users organize their chats and files related to a topic in one place. Within a Project, ChatGPT remembers specific instructions and relevant data.
Note: Projects is available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Teams subscribers, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access in January. There are plans to extend access to free-tier users in the near future as well.
- Go to the ChatGPT website and log in
- Projects will appear in the ChatGPT sidebar. To create a new one, click the “Plus” icon, then name the project and set a color for its icon.
- To customize:
- Click “Add Files” to upload files (e.g., spreadsheets, documents) that ChatGPT can access within the project.
- Click on “Add Instructions” to give custom instructions for tailoring ChatGPT’s responses within the project.
- You can move existing conversations to a Project and use them as data sources. Simply click the three-dot icon next to a chat, select “Add to project,” and choose the project from the dropdown.
- Once you are done, you can start a new chat or select any of the chats you added and continue from there.
- To delete a project, select the dots next to its name and choose “Delete Project.” This will remove all files, conversations, and custom instructions, and they cannot be recovered.
Chats in Projects use GPT-4o, and the model cannot be changed. Projects integrate with ChatGPT’s search and Canvas tools, allowing you to search previous chats for relevant information and use Canvas for drafting documents or organizing ideas visually.