Projects
ChatGPT Projects is a workspace feature designed to organize long-running, multi-session efforts such as writing, research, planning, and recurring tasks.
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ChatGPT Projects is a workspace feature designed to organize long-running, multi-session efforts such as writing, research, planning, and recurring tasks. It is available to all free and paid ChatGPT users globally, with additional sharing capabilities for Business, Enterprise, and Edu subscribers. The feature targets individuals and teams who need to keep files, instructions, and chat history in one place, enabling continuity across sessions on different devices.
It is particularly suited for users who manage repeated workflows, like weekly research or content drafts, and want to reuse project context without starting from scratch each time. Projects can be shared with teammates in paid plans, making it easier to align on goals and share progress within a collaborative workspace.
How it works
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Smart workspace organization
Group chats, files, and instructions in one project to keep context together for long-running efforts.
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File uploads and reference material
Upload PDFs, spreadsheets, docs, images, or paste text as project sources; upload limits vary by plan.
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Custom project instructions
Set specific instructions for ChatGPT within a project, overriding global custom instructions for tailored responses.
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Link integration from apps
Paste links from Google Drive (files/folders) and Slack (channels) to add them as project sources.
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Save chat responses as sources
Save individual chat responses to project sources for reuse in future chats within the same project.
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Connected apps usage
Use connected apps (e.g., Google Drive, Slack) in project chats via the tools menu for enhanced functionality.
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Cross-device continuity
Start a project on one device and continue on another; context and files persist across sessions.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Projects allow users to upload up to 20 files per project on Plus plans, providing substantial reference material for context.
- Project instructions override global custom instructions, enabling fine-tuned behavior for specific tasks like acting as a marketing mentor.
- Shared projects in Business and Enterprise plans let teams collaborate with up to 60+ connected apps, including Slack and Google Drive.
- Projects support saving chat responses as reusable sources, reducing redundant work when iterating on drafts or analyses.
Trade-offs
- Projects lack continuity across chats; each new chat starts fresh without awareness of previous conversations in the same project.
- The number of files per project is limited by plan type, with free users restricted to only 5 files, limiting complex projects.
- Link integration is limited to Google Drive and Slack; other popular apps like Notion or Microsoft Teams are not supported.
- Projects cannot be shared with teammates on Free, Go, or Plus plans; sharing requires Business, Enterprise, or Edu subscriptions.
Pricing context
Free ($0/mo): limited access to GPT-5.5 Instant, 5 file uploads per project. Go ($8/mo): more uploads and messages, includes ads. Plus ($20/mo): GPT-5.5 Thinking, 20 file uploads per project, projects, tasks, custom GPTs.
Pro ($100/mo): 5x-20x usage, GPT-5.5 Pro, unlimited file uploads. Business ($20/user/mo billed annually): shared projects, 60+ apps, admin controls. Enterprise (custom): expanded context, data residency in 10 regions, 24/7 support.
Getting started with Projects
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Sign up for ChatGPT
Go to chatgpt.com and create an account. Choose a plan that fits your needs: Free, Plus, Business, or Enterprise. Projects are available on all plans, but sharing requires Business, Enterprise, or Edu.
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Create a new project
In the ChatGPT interface, click the Projects section and select "New Project." Give it a descriptive name and optionally add a brief description to define the workspace's purpose.
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Upload reference files
Click the upload button in your project and select files such as PDFs, spreadsheets, or images. On Plus, you can upload up to 20 files. These files serve as context for all chats in the project.
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Set custom instructions
Open the project settings and enter specific instructions for ChatGPT, like "Act as a marketing mentor." These override your global custom instructions, tailoring responses to the project's goals.
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Start a project chat
Click "New Chat" within the project. Type your first query, referencing the uploaded files and instructions. The chat will use the project context, and you can save responses as sources for reuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ChatGPT Projects and how does it work?
ChatGPT Projects is a workspace feature that organizes long-running tasks like writing or research. It keeps chats, files, and instructions together in one place, allowing continuity across sessions and devices. It's available to all users, with sharing for Business, Enterprise, and Edu plans.
How many files can I upload per project in ChatGPT?
File upload limits vary by plan. Free users get 5 files per project, Plus users get 20, and Pro users have unlimited uploads. Go and Business plans have different limits, so check your plan details for exact numbers.
Can I share my ChatGPT Projects with my team?
Yes, but only on Business, Enterprise, or Edu plans. These plans allow sharing projects with teammates, enabling collaboration with up to 60 connected apps like Slack and Google Drive. Free, Go, and Plus plans do not support sharing.
How do I set custom instructions for a specific project in ChatGPT?
You can set custom project instructions that override your global custom instructions. This allows you to tailor ChatGPT's behavior for specific tasks, like acting as a marketing mentor. Just add the instructions in the project settings.
Does ChatGPT Projects work across different devices?
Yes, Projects support cross-device continuity. You can start a project on one device and continue on another. Your context, files, and instructions persist across sessions, making it easy to work from anywhere.
What apps can I integrate with ChatGPT Projects?
You can integrate Google Drive and Slack by pasting links to files, folders, or channels as project sources. Connected apps like these can also be used in project chats via the tools menu. Other apps like Notion are not currently supported.
Alternatives
How Projects compares
Direct head-to-head against 3 competitors. Picked by 7wData.
Projects
- Pricing
- Free ($0/mo): limited access to GPT-5.5 Instant, 5 file uploads per project. Go ($8/mo): more uploads and messages, includes ads. Plus ($20/mo): GPT-5.5 Thinking, 20 file uploads per project, projects, tasks, custom GPTs. Pro ($100/mo): 5x-20x usage, GPT-5.5 Pro, unlimited file uploads. Business ($20/user/mo billed annually): shared projects, 60+ apps, admin controls. Enterprise (custom): expanded context, data residency in 10 regions, 24/7 support.
- Target
- ChatGPT Projects is a workspace feature designed to organize long-running, multi-session efforts such as writing, research, planning, and recurring tasks.
- Strength
- Projects allow users to upload up to 20 files per project on Plus plans, providing substantial reference material for context.
- Watch for
- Projects lack continuity across chats; each new chat starts fresh without awareness of previous conversations in the same project.
Celoxis
- Pricing
- Custom/Contact sales
- Target
- Enterprise PMOs, IT teams, Professional Services
- Deployment
- Cloud SaaS, On-Premise
- Strength
- Deep scheduling, resource capacity planning
- Watch for
- Complex setup, steep learning curve
Triskell
- Pricing
- Custom/Contact sales
- Target
- Enterprise PPM, strategic alignment
- Deployment
- Cloud SaaS
- Strength
- Portfolio management, Agile/hybrid support
- Watch for
- Recent acquisition, pricing escalation
Planera
- Pricing
- Custom/Contact sales
- Target
- Construction project management
- Deployment
- Cloud SaaS
- Strength
- Scheduling depth, trade coordination
- Watch for
- Limited integrations, niche focus
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