Chatgpt Adds PIN Protection for Private Conversations

WHO:

Engadget - OpenAI introduced the feature for ChatGPT users.

TechCrunch - The company described situations involving users, friends, and family.

WHAT:

Engadget - ChatGPT introduced a feature called “locked chats” to protect sensitive conversations.

TechCrunch - ChatGPT now lets users lock their chats.

WHY:

Engadget - The feature is intended to protect users’ more sensitive conversations.

TechCrunch - The feature is designed for users discussing personal matters or planning a surprise who want to keep those conversations private while handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.

HOW:

Engadget - Users can lock sensitive chats behind a PIN.

TechCrunch - Users can lock chats to keep them private when sharing their device.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:36 UTC)

OpenAI has introduced locked chats in ChatGPT, letting users protect sensitive conversations behind a PIN. The feature is designed for personal discussions or surprise plans users want to keep private. It can help when handing a device to friends or family to show them another chat.