ChatGPT Sign Up: Step-by-Step Account Creation Guide

Learn how to sign up for ChatGPT in 2025, create your free OpenAI account, and access ChatGPT safely on desktop or mobile.
To use ChatGPT, you first need to create an OpenAI account. Whether you’re a writer, student, or developer, signing up takes less than two minutes.
🪄 How to Create a ChatGPT Account
Go to chat.openai.com.
Click Sign Up.
Choose one of these options:
Email and password
Google account
Microsoft account
Apple ID
Verify your email and phone number.
You’re in — start chatting!
💡 Tip: Use a real phone number; OpenAI may request SMS verification for security.
📱 ChatGPT App Sign-Up (Mobile)
You can also create an account directly inside the ChatGPT app (iOS or Android). Just download it, click Sign Up, and use the same login options.
🔐 Is ChatGPT Free?
Yes — the free tier uses GPT-3.5. You can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) for GPT-4 features.
🧠 After You Sign Up
Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to learn how to prompt effectively. The AI Prompt Enhancer helps new users instantly improve prompt structure — great for first-time ChatGPT users.