If you’re a frequent user of ChatGPT, managing multiple ongoing conversations can become a daunting task. Until recently, the only option available to tidy up your chat space was deletion. Fortunately, OpenAI has now rolled out a new feature allowing users to archive chats in ChatGPT. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make the most of this organizational upgrade.
As of now, the ability to archive chats is accessible on the iPhone and ChatGPT web app, with OpenAI promising an imminent release for Android devices. Let’s dive into the process of archiving chats on both platforms.
How to Archive Chats on the Web:
- Navigate to your conversations in ChatGPT’s web app.
- Click on the chat you wish to archive.
- Locate the hamburger menu (three dots) and click it to reveal options.
- Select “Archive chat” from the menu.
- The chat will be removed from your sidebar and transferred to the archive.
To access your archived chats on the web, click on your name at the bottom of the sidebar, go to Settings, and then select “Manage and Archived chats” to view the list of chats in your archives.
How to Archive Chats on iPhone:
- Open the ChatGPT app on your iPhone.
- Tap and hold down on the chat you want to archive.
- Choose the “Archive” button from the context menu.
- Confirm your choice by tapping “Archive” once more.
In case you accidentally archive the wrong chat, you can easily rectify the situation. To remove a chat from the archives on iPhone, open Settings, access the sidebar with the Menu button in the top-left corner of the app, choose “Archived Chats,” and select the chat you wish to view, unarchive, or delete.
This new archiving feature enhances the user experience, providing a cleaner and more organized space for managing conversations in ChatGPT.
