How to set up the ChatGPT app on Android

Install the official app from Google Play and get chatting.

⏱ About 5 minutes · 7 steps · ▶ 1:03 video
What you'll need
  • An Android phone or tablet with an internet connection
  • Your Google account (for Google Play)
  • An email address, or a Google, Apple or Microsoft account to sign in with

  1. Open Google Play

    Find and tap the Play Store app (a colorful triangle).

  2. Search for “OpenAI ChatGPT”

    Tap the search bar at the top, type OpenAI ChatGPT and search.

  3. Check the publisher

    Tap the app named ChatGPT. Under the name, the publisher should say OpenAI. Results marked “Ad” or “Sponsored” may not be the real thing.

    ⚠️ Watch out for look-alikes. App stores have many copycat "AI chat" apps with similar names and icons, and some charge pricey subscriptions. The real ChatGPT app is published by OpenAI.

  4. Tap Install

    The app is free. Tap Install and wait for it to finish.

  5. Open it and sign in

    Tap Open, then sign up or log in. On Android, signing in with your Google account is often the quickest option.

    💡 Good to know: the free version is plenty to start. OpenAI requires users to be at least 13, with a parent's permission for under-18s.

  6. Allow or skip permissions

    The app may ask about notifications now, and about the microphone or camera later when you first use voice or photos. It's fine to say no until you need them.

  7. Ask your first question

    Type in the message box at the bottom and tap send. For ideas, see how to ask your first questions.

🎉 All done!

Next, check your privacy settings.

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Official help pages

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