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What the something went wrong message means

You will learn why this message shows up and the calm steps to fix it.

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This message looks scary, but it is usually small. It does not mean you broke anything.

It often means ChatGPT was busy or your internet hiccuped. A short wait usually fixes it.

You did nothing wrong. This happens to everyone now and then.

Try this
  1. Wait a few seconds and send your message again.
  2. Check that your internet is working. Try opening another website.
  3. If it keeps happening, refresh the page or close and reopen ChatGPT.
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Most of the time, waiting a minute and trying again is all you need.

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