ChatGPT is an AI chatbot made by OpenAI that can hold a conversation, draft text, write code, analyze images, and much more. Getting started takes under two minutes: go to chatgpt.com, create a free account, and start typing. This guide walks you through everything from sign-up to your first productive session.
What you need to get started
All you need is an email address and a web browser — or the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS or Android. ChatGPT has a free tier that gives you full access to the chat interface and a capable AI model. No credit card required.
If you prefer not to create an account, OpenAI also lets you try ChatGPT without signing in, though conversations are not saved and some features are unavailable.
Step by step: your first conversation
- Go to chatgpt.com and click Sign up. You can register with an email address, a Google account, or a Microsoft account.
- Verify your email when prompted, then complete the short setup.
- Type your first message in the text box at the bottom and press Enter. Start specific: “Summarise the pros and cons of solar panels” or “Write a short bio for my LinkedIn profile.”
- Continue the conversation. ChatGPT remembers the thread — ask it to revise, expand, simplify, or translate its own output.
- Start a new chat with the pencil icon whenever you want a clean slate. Past conversations are saved in the sidebar.
Key features to try
Voice mode — tap the microphone to speak instead of type. ChatGPT responds in natural speech, useful when you are away from a keyboard.
Image input — upload a photo, screenshot, chart, or document and ask questions about it. Free users get a limited number of uploads per day.
Code help — paste broken code and ask what is wrong, or describe what you want built. ChatGPT drafts, explains, and debugs across most programming languages.
Custom instructions — in Settings › Personalization, tell ChatGPT about yourself once (your job, language preference, tone) so you do not repeat it every session.
GPT Store — a library of specialized AI apps built on ChatGPT, covering writing assistance, data analysis, image generation, and more.
Free vs. paid: which plan do you need?
ChatGPT’s free tier is a solid starting point for most people. Upgrade when you hit the daily message limit or need the latest models for demanding tasks.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Core chat, standard model, limited image uploads |
| Plus | $20/month | More messages, latest GPT-5.x models, higher image limits, faster responses |
| Pro | $200/month | Highest usage limits, all models including reasoning specialists, unlimited voice mode |
As of June 2026, per OpenAI’s pricing page. Prices may change — check the pricing page for current rates.
Why it matters for Georgia
ChatGPT supports Georgian (ქართული) — you can write prompts in Georgian and receive Georgian-language replies. This makes it one of the few widely available AI tools that works natively in the language. Georgian businesses, students, and freelancers can use it to draft correspondence, translate documents, prepare presentations, and handle everyday writing tasks without switching languages.
In the news
OpenAI recently removed GPT-4.5 from ChatGPT, marking the formal close of the GPT-4 generation. All users — free and paid — now run on the newer GPT-5.x family, which is faster and more capable across all tasks.
FAQ
Can I use ChatGPT in Georgian (ქართული)?
Yes. ChatGPT understands and responds in Georgian. You can write your prompts in Georgian and receive Georgian-language replies. Performance is strongest in English, but Georgian is among the 128 languages it supports.
Is ChatGPT free to use?
There is a free tier with no time limit. Advanced features — image generation, the latest GPT-5.x models, higher daily message limits — require a paid plan starting at $20/month.
Are my conversations private?
By default, OpenAI may use conversations to improve its models. You can turn this off in Settings › Data controls. ChatGPT for Teams and Enterprise does not use conversations for training.
Can ChatGPT browse the internet?
Free users get limited web search access; paid users can enable browsing for up-to-date information. Without browsing, ChatGPT draws on training data up to its knowledge cutoff date.
Sources: OpenAI ChatGPT pricing · Wikipedia: ChatGPT