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Install the ChatGPT app on Windows and Mac

Download and install the ChatGPT desktop app on Windows or Mac, then sign in in a few simple steps.

  • ChatGPT
  • App
  • 5 min
  • Beginner
  • Verified on 06/11/2026

Platforms: Windows, macOS

Before you start

  • A Mac (macOS 14 or later, Apple Silicon or Intel) or a Windows computer (minimum requirements to check, see step 1)
  • An Internet connection
  • A ChatGPT account, or the ability to create one with Google, Microsoft, Apple, or an email address
  • Age: according to an older OpenAI help page, ChatGPT is not intended for children under 13, and users aged 13 to 18 need a parent's consent. Check the current terms on the official site.

ChatGPT is also available as an app on your computer. This app installs like any other software, so you don’t need to open the website in a browser. This tutorial walks you through the steps for Windows and Mac.

Check the system requirements

On Mac, the app requires macOS 14 or later. It works on Macs with Apple Silicon chips (M1 or newer) and on Intel Macs. It is not available for older systems.

On Windows, the minimum requirements were not confirmed in the sources we checked. Check them on the official download page before you install.

To find out your system version, check your computer’s information. If your computer is too old, the app may not be compatible.

Download the app

Go to https://chatgpt.com/download. Find the section “Download ChatGPT for desktop.” On Mac, the page detects your computer’s chip and offers the right installer. Click the download button offered.

Only download the app from chatgpt.com/download. Avoid links found elsewhere, as they may be unreliable copies.

Install the app

Open the file you just downloaded. Follow the instructions that appear on screen to install the app. Once the installation is complete, open ChatGPT from your computer.

Sign in to your account

Choose the method that matches your account: Google, Microsoft, Apple, or an email address with a password. An account created with only a phone number is also possible. If you don’t have an account yet, the sign-in page (https://chatgpt.com/auth/login) lets you create one.

Discover the three spaces of the new app

The new app brings together three spaces. “Chat” is for questions and conversations. “Work” is for research and creating deliverables. “Codex” is for software development.

According to the sources we checked, “Work” is offered with the Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans. To find out what is included in the free plan and see the prices, check the official site.

If you used the former ChatGPT app on Mac, it has been renamed “ChatGPT Classic.” It is still supported.

What’s next?

First, try a simple question, for example: “Explain in a few sentences what generative AI is.”

Then ask for practical help, for example: “Help me write an email to ask for an appointment with my doctor.”

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Put ChatGPT to work

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