Article last updated on:
November 22, 2023

Having a messy side bar in ChatGPT? Need to rename some chats?

We’ll teach you how to do it.

Renaming conversations is 100% free.

Let’s check it out.

How to rename a conversation in ChatGPT

Open the conversation you want to rename > Look at the sidebar > Click the “…” icon > Type a new name > Hit “ENTER”.

Find the step-by-step guide below.

A. Desktop

1. Open a chat

Opening a ChatGPT conversation
  1. Go to the ChatGPT website: chat.openai.com
  2. Click on the conversation you want to rename

2. Click the Pen icon

How to rename a conversation in ChatGPT
  1. Look at the side bar
  2. Click the Pen-shaped icon

You’ll now see a new window over there.

3. Rename & Confirm

Renaming a conversation in ChatGPT
  1. Delete the old name
  2. Type a new name
  3. Hit “ENTER” on your keyboard

Alternatively, click anywhere outside the box and the name will be saved.

To cancel naming your chat, simply click “ESC” on your keyboard.

B. Mobile

  1. Open the app (and the side bar)
  2. Long-press a conversation
  3. Tap “Rename
  4. Type the new name
  5. Tap “OK
Renaming a conversation in ChatGPT on mobile

There you go!

Conclusion

You’ve just learned how to rename and cancel renaming a conversation in ChatGPT.

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