Chromebooks are a popular type of laptop that runs on the ChromeOS operating system and are designed to work seamlessly with various Google services. However, if you’re looking to expand your device’s capabilities and harness the power of artificial intelligence, you might be interested in using ChatGPT from OpenAI.
This cutting-edge language model uses AI to help you with a wide range of tasks, such as generating creative ideas and providing insightful information. The good news is that you can easily install and use ChatGPT on your Chromebook without much hassle.
How to Install ChatGPT on a Chromebook
There are various ways to install ChatGPT on a Chromebook. You can either use the Chrome browser’s PWA feature, or you can install ChatGPT using the Google Play Store, as all the latest Chromebooks nowadays support Android. So, let’s discuss each method one by one.
1. Using Chrome
If you have low storage on your Chromebook, then you can install the PWA (Progressive Web App) version of ChatGPT as it will not occupy much space on your Chromebook device.
Here’s how you can install ChatGPT using the Google Chrome browser:
1. Open the Chrome browser.
2. Visit chat.openai.com and log in with your Google account to use it directly in the browser.
3. However, if you prefer to use the website as a native application on Chromebook, you can use the feature of the Chrome browser that allows you to install its Progressive Web App (PWA). To do so, click on the three-dot icon and hover your mouse cursor over the Save and Share option.
4. From the menu that appears, select the Create shortcut option.
5. A prompt will appear. Here, give a name to the shortcut and click on the Open as window option.
6. Then, click on the Create button to generate a PWA for ChatGPT.
That’s it. You have successfully installed the PWA version of the website. Now, you can use it as a native application.
2. Using Google Play Store
By following the above steps, you can install the application. However, it will have some limitations, as it will not provide all the features of a full-fledged application. So, to install the ChatGPT application, you can use the Google Play Store.
Fortunately, OpenAI has launched an official Android version of ChatGPT. To install it, ensure that your device is running the latest version of ChromeOS and that Google Play Store support is enabled. If not, you can update your ChromeOS and enable the support.
Once done, you can follow the following steps to install it:
1. Open the Google Play Store application.
2. Click on the Search option, type ChatGPT, and click on the search icon.
3. From the search results, select the ChatGPT option and click on the Install button.
4. After that, wait for the installation process to complete. Once done, log in to your account to use it.
How to Use ChatGPT on a Chromebook
You can use any of the methods to install ChatGPT. Once done, you have to set up the application. For that, you have to log in to your ChatGPT account, or else you can continue with your Google Account or Apple ID.
To do that, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the ChatGPT app from your device.
2. You will see the login screen. You can log in to your existing ChatGPT account by clicking on the Log in button or use your Google or Apple account to continue.
3. Once you’ve logged in, you will be greeted with a Welcome to ChatGPT screen. Click on the Continue button to proceed.
4. Now, you can use the app by typing your questions or prompts in the chatbox. ChatGPT will then respond accordingly.
5. After receiving a response, you can review and edit it as needed before continuing the conversation.
How to Pin ChatGPT on Chromebook Shelf
You can also pin the ChatGPT app on the Chromebook Shelf for quick and easy access to the app without having to search for it.
For that, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the ChatGPT app on your Chromebook.
2. Once the app is open, right-click on its icon in the Shelf at the bottom of the screen.
3. From the context menu that appears, select the Pin option.
4. After that, ChatGPT will now be pinned to your Chromebook Shelf for easy access.
Conclusion
After successfully installing ChatGPT on your Chromebook, you can now experiment with different prompts to get results that are suitable for your needs. If you experience any issues with ChatGPT on your Chromebook, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Simply check out our guide on how to fix ChatGPT not working on your Chromebook.
However, if you prefer to use a different AI-powered assistant, you may want to consider installing Gemini, which is a Google-powered AI tool. To learn how to install and use Gemini on a Chromebook, you can follow the linked guide.
