Key takeaways

  • WhatsApp is ending support for general-purpose chatbots on January 15, 2026.
  • If you used ChatGPT in WhatsApp, you can still preserve your history.
  • WhatsApp does not offer chat export for these chats.
  • The fix is simple: create or sign in to a ChatGPT account and link it.
  • Once linked, past WhatsApp chats should appear in ChatGPT history.

What’s happening and why it matters

WhatsApp plans to block general-purpose AI chatbots. This includes ChatGPT access inside WhatsApp. Many people chatted with ChatGPT there. You may want to keep those conversations. You can save them by linking your WhatsApp activity to your ChatGPT account.

What you need

  • The ChatGPT app for iPhone or Android, or chat.openai.com.
  • A ChatGPT account you can sign in to.
  • Access to the ChatGPT WhatsApp contact you already use.

Step-by-step: save your ChatGPT history from WhatsApp

  1. Install ChatGPT or open the web app. Sign in to your account.
  2. Open the ChatGPT contact in WhatsApp. Tap its profile.
  3. Find the account-link URL inside that profile and tap it.
  4. Approve the link to connect WhatsApp activity to your ChatGPT account.
  5. Wait a moment, then check ChatGPT history. Your past WhatsApp chats should appear.

Notes and limits

  • WhatsApp does not support exporting these chats directly.
  • Linking is the only supported way to keep your history.
  • If you already linked earlier, you do not need to do anything.
  • ChatGPT will keep working in WhatsApp until January 15, 2026.
  • After linking, consider using the ChatGPT app or web for new chats.

Quick checks after linking

  • Open ChatGPT and scan your conversation list.
  • Search for a unique phrase from an older WhatsApp chat.
  • If you do not see it, repeat the link step and try again.

Best practices

  • Link early. Do it before the cutoff date.
  • Verify on both devices. Check phone and desktop history.
  • Name important threads. Add titles to find work-critical chats fast.
  • Keep a local note. Store key prompts or answers in your notes app.

Troubleshooting

  • I cannot find the link in WhatsApp. Open the ChatGPT contact profile again and scroll.
  • History still missing. Sign out and in on ChatGPT, then re-link.
  • I used multiple phones. Link from the phone where you used ChatGPT most.
  • Wrong account. Confirm you are signed in to the same ChatGPT account you intend to keep.

Did you know?

OpenAI reported that over 50 million people have used WhatsApp to chat with ChatGPT. That is a lot of conversations worth saving.

Conclusion

You can keep your ChatGPT conversations from WhatsApp with a few taps. Create or sign in to your ChatGPT account. Then link it from the ChatGPT WhatsApp profile. Check your ChatGPT history and confirm your important threads are there. Finally, move future chats to the ChatGPT app or web for continuity.

FAQs

Can I export my WhatsApp ChatGPT chats as a file?

No. WhatsApp does not provide export for these chats. Linking is the supported method.

Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan to save history?

No. You only need a ChatGPT account linked to your WhatsApp usage.

Will ChatGPT stop working in WhatsApp right away?

No. Access continues until January 15, 2026. Link your account before then.

What if I already linked my account months ago?

You are set. Your history should already appear in your ChatGPT archive.

Where should I chat after the cutoff date?

Use the ChatGPT mobile app or web app. Your history will continue there.

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