ChatGPT Dots Cloud Computer: Access and Permissions
Learn how a ChatGPT dot’s cloud computer, browser, optional local-computer access, and plugin permissions work, based on OpenAI’s documentation.
This guide restates “Dots can work on their own” on Introducing dots and the workspace, sandbox, and Plugins material on How we build safety, security, and privacy into dots. It does not invent operating-system details beyond those pages.
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Its own computer and browser
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says a dot has its own cloud computer and its own browser.
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says dots can connect to over 4,000 apps via plugins.
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says you can open the dot’s computer to inspect work.
Other devices stay separate unless you connect them
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says a dot can connect to other devices in addition to its own.
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says connecting your laptop is optional.
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says your computer and its contents stay separate unless you choose to connect it.
On How we build safety, security, and privacy into dots, OpenAI says connecting your computer is also subject to the local sandbox and action checks.
On that safety post, OpenAI says microphone or camera access needs the device permissions you grant to ChatGPT.
Several projects at once
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says a dot can run a project while working on several others.
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says you can bring new tasks without separate threads or directing every step.
A protected workspace
On How we build safety, security, and privacy into dots, OpenAI says sandboxing restricts what code and tools that dot can access.
On that safety post, OpenAI says it isolates users’ cloud environments from one another and maintains the underlying Linux operating system and Chrome browser.
On that safety post, OpenAI says dots run code in environments separate from the systems that coordinate work and enforce safeguards.
On that safety post, OpenAI says they cannot use that access to change those safety systems or turn off required checks.
Plugins and permissions
On How we build safety, security, and privacy into dots, OpenAI says you choose which apps to connect.
On that safety post, OpenAI says permissions are the existing ChatGPT app controls, shared across ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex.
On that safety post, OpenAI says that in Plugins settings you can review connected accounts.
On that safety post, OpenAI says disconnecting an app stops new sharing through that connection, but information a dot has already learned remains in its own context.
On that safety post, OpenAI says permissions do not override mandatory safety requirements.
Resetting context
On How we build safety, security, and privacy into dots, OpenAI says each dot has its own context that you can reset.
Cloud computer details checked October 1, 2026
On Meet dots, OpenAI says: “Powered by GPT-6 Astra, your dot lives in the cloud and has its own computer and browser. You can reach it and it can keep working even when your computer is off.”
On that Learn page, OpenAI says: “You can connect only one personal computer at a time.” On that page, OpenAI says: “Your computer must be online with the ChatGPT app open for your dot to use it. This permission is separate from connecting your computer to Codex or enabling Work Sync.”
On that Learn page, OpenAI says: “The cloud browser has its own sessions, separate from the browser on your computer.”
On Manage dots in ChatGPT workspaces, OpenAI says: “A dot’s cloud computer does not automatically inherit a member’s local VPN, browser sign-ins, or device policies.”
An operating-system version list beyond those sentences is 未公布 / not published on the pages opened for this update.
Plugins checked October 1, 2026
On Introducing dots, OpenAI says: “Through our ecosystem of plugins, they can readily connect to over 4,000 apps, giving them the tools to help wherever you need them.”
On Meet dots, OpenAI says: “Your dot can use supported plugins installed and enabled for your account, with their connected accounts and existing permissions.” On that page, OpenAI’s examples are Gmail, Google Drive, and GitHub. On that page, OpenAI says: “Each plugin must be connected and permitted to perform the actions you request.”
On that Learn page, OpenAI says: “Connecting a messaging channel doesn’t automatically grant access to your apps or computer.”
On Getting started with your dot, OpenAI says: “To review or connect an app on mobile, open your dot’s profile and go to Customize → Plugins.” On that page, OpenAI says: “The Plugins screen uses shared ChatGPT settings. Available apps may differ.”
On that Help Center page, OpenAI says: “Disconnecting an app does not delete information your dot has already obtained from it. To delete that information, you need to delete your dot.”
On Manage dots in ChatGPT workspaces, OpenAI says: “Enabling dots does not grant access to every app or website.” On that page, OpenAI says: “Plugin controls determine which apps are available and which actions they can perform.”
A complete plugin catalog is 未公布 / not published on the pages opened for this update.
What this page does not add
This page does not invent extra OS versions, menus, or setup minutes. For confirmations and Activity View, see Staying in control of a dot. For Auto-review, see Auto-review and approvals.