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The Custom Instructions feature allows you to share any information you would like ChatGPT to consider in its response.
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Your instructions will be applied to the new dialog.
usability
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All terminals
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Web, iOS and Android
How your data is used
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You can always edit or delete custom commands for future conversations.
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Your instructions will not be shared with the viewer of the shared link.
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If you use a third-party plugin, the model may provide the plugin developer with relevant information about your instructions. Use only plugins that you trust and do not share information that you do not wish to provide to third-party plugin developers.
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Important: The information you use to customize your instructions will also be used to improve model performance, such as teaching the model how to adapt to your instructions without overdoing it.
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Learn moreInformation about how we use your data and how we choose not to let your content be used to improve model performance.
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Custom command settings will be applied to all new conversations. Open a new dialog to see the changes.
iOS & Android
Settings -> Account -> Customize Commands -> Toggle to on
web version
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Click on your name and then select Customize Command
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Enter your instructions in the two fields
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strike (on the keyboard)"Show tips"Check out some examples and click"Save."
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iOS & Android
Settings -> Account -> Custom Commands -> Toggle to Off
web version
existchat.openai.comOn the website, turn off chat preferences by deleting the text in all fields in the chat preferences and saving.
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Here are some sample problems with customized commands:
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Should ChatGPT be kept formal or casual?
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How long should a response usually be?
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How would you like to be addressed?
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Should ChatGPT hold an opinion on the topic or remain neutral?
common problems
Benefits of using custom instructions
This feature allows you to customize ChatGPT responses to your preferences and can be adjusted or removed at any time.
word limit
There are two questions with a word limit of 1500 for each response.
Are custom commands included in my ChatGPT data export?
Yes.
Will my custom command data be deleted when I delete my OpenAI account?
When you delete your OpenAI account, the custom instructions associated with your account will be deleted within 30 days of that process. If you have not opted out of having your content used to improve our services, we may hold chat transcripts that are not associated with your account and are de-identified.
If I change a custom command during a conversation with ChatGPT, do I need to start a new conversation to see the change reflected?
Yes.
If I update or delete my custom commands, will my chat history continue to show my previous version of the command?
Yes, your updates to instructions will only be reflected in future conversations. To remove custom commands from previous conversations, you can clear those conversations from your chat history. You can remove custom commands from previous conversations by clearing them from your chat history in theThis Help Center ArticleLearn more about clearing the dialog in.
Do custom commands affect the output of the plugin, or only the core ChatGPT generation?
Yes, it should affect the output of the plugin.
Chat Completions API system messages and custom commands in the interface
There will be no API for custom commands in the Chat Completions API, similar effects should be implemented via system messages.Learn more.
