How to Create a ChatGPT Account: Guide + Troubleshooting

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ChatGPT, the AI chatbot released in November 2021 by OpenAI, is quickly becoming a global phenomenon. ChatGPT's capabilities range from answering simple questions to writing entire essays and programs. To use ChatGPT, you will need to create an account. This article will teach you how to create a free ChatGPT account on any device. We'll also walk you through upgrading to ChatGPT Plus for premium features, and help you fix sign-up problems relating to phone and email verification.

  • Create a free ChatGPT account at https://chat.openai.com/auth/login .
  • You can register for ChatGPT using an email address, Google account, Microsoft account, or Apple account.
  • You will need to verify your phone number to create an account.
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    Head to https://chat.openai.com/auth/login to get started creating a new account.
  • If you see " ChatGPT is at capacity right now ", wait a few moments and try again.
  • You can also create an account using the ChatGPT mobile app for iPhone.
  • For now, there's no ChatGPT app for Android, but you can use the chatbot in your phone or tablet's web browser. [1]
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  • You can also sign up through your Google , Microsoft , or Apple account. To do so, click the corresponding button.
  • If you register with a Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, skip to Step 6 once you're signed in.
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