About GPT Dots 101
An independent ChatGPT dots guide with official product sources, clearly labeled user examples, and practical editorial workflows.
Illustrative figures, not official characters, and not an account feature.
GPT Dots 101 is an independent, English-language guide to OpenAI dots in ChatGPT. We are not affiliated with OpenAI. Our aim is to help readers understand what dots are, check whether they have access, and plan useful work with clear review boundaries.
What are OpenAI dots?
OpenAI introduced dots on September 29, 2026. It describes them as always-on agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, each with its own cloud computer and browser. GPT-6 Astra is the underlying model, not another name for the product.
Start with what OpenAI dots are for the definition and source-linked product claims. Read how the cloud computer works to distinguish a dot’s computer from access to your own computer.
What you will find here
- Guides explain setup, pricing and availability, channels, cloud computers, and permission controls using official documentation
- Use cases organize potential tasks; practical checklists and sample briefs are labeled as editorial suggestions
- Showcase separates official OpenAI anecdotes from user-shared demos and posts, with links to the original sources
- Glossary, comparison, and watch pages identify the source and status of individual claims
A user post is evidence of what that person reported. It is not an OpenAI statement or proof that a workflow succeeds reliably. An official example is also not an independently tested case study. We do not invent test results, adoption figures, performance scores, prices, or setup times.
Getting started and checking access
The current Getting started with your dot article explains eligibility and desktop setup. Access depends on your plan, region, rollout status, and, for Enterprise, administrator settings.
OpenAI says the first dot is included with eligible Pro and Business Premium plans at no additional cost. That does not mean a free ChatGPT account includes dots. See our dated pricing, availability, and limits guide for the details and what to check if dots is not showing.
Follow how to create your first dot for setup. Channel availability can differ during rollout; see where dots work before assuming a particular messaging channel is enabled for your account.
Staying in control
Review access and approval settings before delegating sensitive work. The privacy, security, and safety FAQ explains connected apps, the dot’s cloud computer, and safeguards.
Our control guide and Auto-review guide explain the distinction between access, approval, and actions that remain with the user. Editorial workflow suggestions are planning aids, not guarantees of a result or a substitute for reviewing consequential actions.
Primary sources
- Introducing dots: the launch announcement and official examples
- Getting started with your dot: setup, eligibility, and rollout guidance
- Dots privacy, security, and safety FAQs: access and safety explanations
- Meet dots: learning material and access information
- ChatGPT dots feature page: product overview
Last reviewed September 30, 2026. Product availability and limits can change. Each guide links to the relevant official source; where sources differ, we state the limitation rather than invent a resolution.
Read our editorial policy for how we separate product facts, user reports, and our own suggestions.