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](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Opening-a-ChatGPT-conversation-1024x576.webp)
- Go to the ChatGPT website: chat.openai.com
- Click on the conversation you want to rename
2. Click the Pen icon
![How to rename a conversation in ChatGPT](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-to-rename-a-conversation-in-ChatGPT-1024x576.webp)
- Look at the side bar
- Click the Pen-shaped icon
You’ll now see a new window over there.
3. Rename & Confirm
![Renaming a conversation in ChatGPT](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Renaming-a-conversation-in-ChatGPT-1024x576.webp)
- Delete the old name
- Type a new name
- 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
- Open the app (and the side bar)
- Long-press a conversation
- Tap “Rename“
- Type the new name
- Tap “OK“
![Renaming a conversation in ChatGPT on mobile](https://guides.ai/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Renaming-a-conversation-in-ChatGPT-on-mobile-1024x576.webp)
There you go!
Conclusion
You’ve just learned how to rename and cancel renaming a conversation in ChatGPT.
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Ch David and Daniel