OpenAI Dots Can Now Connect to Multiple Computers
OpenAI says one Dot can connect to multiple computers, with one computer selected per thread. OpenAI's setup docs say to connect and approve each machine from the ChatGPT app running on it, then keep it online with the app open while Dot works. OpenAI says changing the selected computer does not move an existing task.
OpenAI says one Dot can connect to multiple computers. Each computer is connected from the ChatGPT app running on that machine, and it must stay online with the app open while Dot works (OpenAI, Computers and apps; OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dot).
OpenAI's documentation says each thread uses one computer at a time and recommends separate threads on different computers for independent tasks. The Help Center says selecting another computer does not move an existing task; check its original computer or cloud environment to find the work (OpenAI, Computers and apps; OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dot).
Connect each computer
OpenAI's connection steps are to open the Dot's profile in the ChatGPT app on the computer, go to Computers, select Allow, review the confirmation, then select Allow access. To connect another computer, repeat these steps in the ChatGPT app on that computer (OpenAI, Computers and apps).
OpenAI says confirming Allow access lets Dot access files and work on that computer. The connection persists between tasks, but the computer must remain online with the ChatGPT app open while Dot uses it. Review the permission prompt before approving access (OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dot; OpenAI, Computers and apps).
What happens when you switch
OpenAI says each Dot thread uses one computer at a time and recommends a separate thread on each computer for independent tasks. Its Help Center says changing the selected computer does not move an existing task; check the original computer or cloud environment to find that work (OpenAI, Computers and apps; OpenAI Help Center, Getting started with your dot).
For a broader overview of how Dots work, see our ChatGPT Dots guide.
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Sources
- OpenAI, "Computers and apps": https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/dots/computers-and-apps
- OpenAI Help Center, "Getting started with your dot": https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect another computer to a Dot?
OpenAI says to open the ChatGPT app on the computer you want to connect, open the Dot's profile, go to Computers, select Allow, and confirm Allow access. Repeat on each computer, and keep it online with the app open while Dot uses it. ([OpenAI computer and app documentation](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/dots/computers-and-apps); [OpenAI Help Center](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot))
Can one Dot use multiple computers in a single thread?
No. OpenAI's docs say each thread uses one computer at a time and recommend separate threads on different computers for independent tasks. ([OpenAI computer and app documentation](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/dots/computers-and-apps))
Does switching computers move an active task?
No. The OpenAI Help Center says changing the selected computer does not move an existing task, and recommends checking the original computer or cloud environment to find it. ([OpenAI Help Center](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001530-getting-started-with-your-dot))