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Why does ChatGPT ask for my phone number?

You will learn why ChatGPT asks for your number and why it is safe.

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Take a breath. This step is normal. Many websites do it.

ChatGPT asks for your phone number to make sure you are a real person. It is a safety check. It helps stop fake accounts.

They send you a short code by text. You type that code in. That is all it is for.

You are not signing up to be called or charged. This is just a quick way to prove it is really you.

Try this
  1. Type your mobile phone number in the box.
  2. Wait a moment for a text message with a code.
  3. Open your texts and read the short number.
  4. Type that number into ChatGPT and continue.
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If no text comes, wait a minute, then look for a button to send it again.

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