Using projects in ChatGPT

OpenAI has added a new feature called projects to ChatGPT, which creates dedicated spaces for specific work or focus areas. A project can store chats, files, instructions, and related context, allowing users to avoid repeating background information each time they start a new conversation. Projects are especially useful for work that continues over time, as they keep all related materials together and let users return to the same context when needed. On some plans, users can invite others to collaborate within a project, and for ChatGPT Enterprise customers, administrators can manage shared projects at the workspace level with role‑based access controls. The feature also offers a project‑only memory setting that limits chat context to the project, keeping it self‑contained and preventing cross‑project contamination. Shared projects enable collaborators to see updates in real time, reducing the need to manage separate copies of the same work. This functionality supports a wide range of use cases, from drafting documents and planning trips to job searching and budgeting, making it easier to maintain consistent results over time. OpenAI’s announcement highlights how projects can streamline both personal and professional workflows by keeping notes, source files, and related chats together in a single, organized space.