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When you are stuck

I accidentally closed ChatGPT. Did I lose everything?

You will feel calm knowing your chat is likely still saved and easy to find.

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Take a deep breath. You almost surely did not lose your chat.

ChatGPT saves your chats as you go. Closing the window does not erase them.

When you open ChatGPT again and sign in, your past chats wait for you in a list.

Try this
  1. Open your web browser again.
  2. Go back to ChatGPT and sign in if it asks.
  3. Look for a list of chats along the side.
  4. Click the chat you were using to open it back up.
Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Closing by accident is normal. Your work is safer than you think.

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