Did you know you can have a conversation with ChatGPT without saving the conversation?
Of course, you can use the Temporary Chat in ChatGPT to do that. This will save you a lot of time trying to delete the conversation you had because you don’t want it to be saved.
Let’s look at what it is and when to use it. You’ll also learn its pros and cons here.
What Is Temporary Chat In ChatGPT?
Temporary chat, as the name implies, is a type of conversation that you can have with ChatGPT without saving the data shared.
Here’s how it works.
When you enable Temporary Chat in ChatGPT, you tell the platform to do two things:
- To avoid storing that conversation in recent chats
- To avoid using the data in that conversation to make their models better
The first one is simple. But what is the second one saying?
When temporary chat is turned on, all the data being shared in that chat will not be used for improving ChatGPT.
Pros of Using ChatGPT Temporary Chat
1. It saves you the struggle of deleting conversations you don’t want to keep
2. It prevents ChatGPT from storing the data shared in its memory.
So, ChatGPT won’t remember anything you talked about in a temporary chat.
3. It prevents OpenAI from using that data for training their models. So, if you want to share sensitive data, you can share it safely.
Cons of Using ChatGPT Temporary Chat
1. ChatGPT loses its working memory in these chats.
For example, if you send a message, you can’t send another message that’s related to what you’ve sent the first time.
2. ChatGPT doesn’t store your data here… But that also means you can’t use the search bar to find the temporary chat that you had, no matter how amazing it is.
3. You can’t share chats that are in temporary mode.
Imagine looking for how to share the great discussion that you had with ChatGPT, only to remember that you can’t share it because it’s a temporary chat.
Let’s move to how to use this type of chat in ChatGPT.
How to Use Temporary Chat in ChatGPT
Step 1: Open ChatGPT
Use your browser to access the ChatGPT website or simply download its Windows app.
Step 2: Turn on Temporary Chat
At the top right corner of the page, you’ll see a button named “Temporary.” Click on that button to start having temporary chats with ChatGPT.
Step 3: Start Sending Temporary Messages
Send your first temporary message to start chatting with it.
But remember, as explained earlier, ChatGPT won’t remember what your first message is about after you’ve sent a second message.
You’ve learned how to use it… But do you know when to use it? Let’s learn that.
When to Use It
1. When The Data Shared Is Sensitive
If you want to talk about something with ChatGPT, but you don’t want to be accessed by anyone, you can use this type of search to chat with the tool about it.
When temporary search is turned on, your data is not stored in any form.
That’s why all the responses generated don’t depend on one another, because ChatGPT can’t remember what your first message is about.
Additionally, OpenAI uses your conversations to improve their AI models, but once this is turned on, all the data shared won’t be used in that model improvement task.
2. When ChatGPT Shouldn’t Save It in Its Memory
ChatGPT has its memory. It uses that memory to remember what you have discussed, so it can generate better responses in the future.
It also stores all the instructions you give it in its memory.
So, if you don’t want ChatGPT to remember that you’ve discussed the topic, then you should use this type of search.
3. When You Don’t Want The Conversation to Appear In Recent Chats
A lot of us chat with ChatGPT about a topic and then delete the conversation later.
If you use temporary chat, you don’t have to delete the conversation you have because it isn’t saved.
That’s all about when you should use it. Let’s wrap up.
Final Words
You’ve learned what the temporary chat is and how to use it.
Now, let’s have a quick recap of the major points.
- Temporary chats are used when you want to chat about a topic, but you don’t want the data to be stored or shared.
- In temporary chats, your data isn’t stored by ChatGPT.
- Your data is also not shared with OpenAI for model improvement.
- The conversation isn’t saved when you use temporary chats.
- To use it, just sign in to your account, turn it on using the Temporary button, and start sending your messages.
Everyone might have their own reasons why they want to use temporary chat.
I usually use it when I don’t want ChatGPT to store the content in its memory.
How do you use ChatGPT temporary chats?