# ChatGPT on the web

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## Research, analyze, and create in your browser

Ask a question, research a topic, or describe a multi-step task. ChatGPT can use your files and connected tools to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and other outputs.

### Start here

- [Open ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com)
- [Web quickstart](#getting-started)

### Why use ChatGPT on the web

- **Start with a clear task:** Give ChatGPT a goal and the context it needs, then refine the result through follow-up messages.
- **Use your files and tools:** Use files, projects, and plugins to give ChatGPT the information and tools the task requires.
- **Create files you can share:** Turn research and analysis into documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and other finished work.

## Getting started

**Get started on the web.**

Open ChatGPT, choose how you want to work, and give it a clear outcome plus the context it needs.

### 1. Open ChatGPT and sign in

Go to [chatgpt.com](https://chatgpt.com) and sign in with your ChatGPT account.

### 2. Select Work

Select **Work** for research, analysis, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, Sites, and other multi-step tasks. For an answer or conversation, select **Chat**.

[Learn how to use ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt)

### 3. Start a chat or choose a project

Use a chat for a one-off task. Use a project to keep related chats, files, and instructions together as your work continues.

[Learn about chats and projects](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/projects)

### 4. Send your first message

Describe the result you want and add any files or context ChatGPT needs. You can refine the result with follow-up messages.

[Explore example use cases](https://learn.chatgpt.com/use-cases)

### Next steps

- [Learn how to use ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt)
- [Choose a model and reasoning level](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/models)
- [Add skills and plugins](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/skills-and-plugins)
- [Create and refine files](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/artifacts-viewer)

## See what you can do on the web

Use Chat for quick answers, or use Work with your files, plugins, and reasoning settings for multi-step tasks.

- [Choose Chat or Work](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt): Use Chat to explore a question or shape an idea. Switch to Work when you have a clear outcome and want ChatGPT to plan, gather context, and carry a larger task through to a reviewable result.
- [Choose the right model and reasoning](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/models): Select a model and reasoning level from the composer. Start with the default effort, then increase it when a task needs deeper planning, analysis, or a larger multi-agent run.
- [Bring in tools and repeatable workflows](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/skills-and-plugins): Install plugins to connect services such as Google Drive, GitHub, or Slack. Add skills when ChatGPT should follow a specific workflow, use team guidance, or produce work in a consistent way.
- [Create and refine finished files](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/artifacts-viewer): Use ChatGPT Work to create a document, presentation, spreadsheet, or PDF from your source material. Review the result in the chat, request focused revisions, and download the finished file when it is ready.

## Use ChatGPT on the web when…

- [You need to complete a multi-step task](#getting-started): ChatGPT Work can plan the task, gather context, and keep multiple steps moving toward a clear result.
- [The task needs deeper reasoning](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/models): Choose a stronger model or increase reasoning effort for complex planning and analysis.
- [The work depends on your tools and context](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/skills-and-plugins): Use plugins and skills to bring in connected sources, take action, and follow repeatable workflows.
- [You need a file you can review and share](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/artifacts-viewer): Turn source material into a document, presentation, spreadsheet, or PDF, then refine it through feedback.