Sometimes you just want ChatGPT to answer the question — no memory, no follow-up, no strings.
That’s where Temporary Chat comes in.
It’s a clean slate.
ChatGPT helps you, then forgets everything the second you close the chat.
No saving. No learning. No personal info remembered.
This is perfect when you need quick help, want full privacy, or just don’t want your chats to shape future answers.
Let’s break down how it works.
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Temporary Chat lets you talk to ChatGPT without saving anything.
• It doesn’t use memory
• It won’t learn your writing style
• Nothing carries over when the chat ends
It’s perfect when you want privacy or just need a one-time answer.
How to Start a Temporary Chat
It’s quick:
1. Open ChatGPT
2. Choose “New Temporary Chat”
You’ll see a message confirming memory is off.
What Happens During a Temporary Chat?
• ChatGPT won’t remember what you said
• It won’t adjust to your preferences
• Once you leave the chat, it’s like it never happened
You still get full GPT-4o features — just without the memory.
When Should You Use It?
Temporary Chat is best when:
• You’re asking personal or private questions
• You don’t want answers shaped by past chats
• You’re testing ideas or just exploring
• You don’t want ChatGPT to learn anything from the session
Here’s the key difference:
• Regular Chat learns from your history and remembers details
• Temporary Chat forgets everything when you close it
Use regular when you want long-term help. Use temporary when you want a clean slate.
Does Temporary Chat Still Use GPT-4o?
Yes. You’re still using the most advanced model — GPT-4o.
The only thing missing is memory.
You can upload files, get smart answers, and use all tools.
It just won’t remember anything later.
Yes, and it’s easy.
• You can start a regular chat or a temporary one anytime
• Want to pause memory? Just switch to temporary chat
• You don’t lose access to GPT-4o in either option
You’re in full control every time you start a new chat.
Is Temporary Chat More Private?
Yes, in a simple way.
• Nothing you say is stored in memory
• ChatGPT forgets everything when the chat ends
• Great for sensitive questions or topics you don’t want saved
It’s not completely anonymous, but it keeps things off your memory history.
Here are a few times you’ll want to use it:
• Asking health or money questions
• Testing content or brainstorming
• Getting help with private or one-time tasks
• Avoiding memory edits or long-term context
No history, no pressure.
Can You Still Use Tools in Temporary Chat?
Yes. You still get:
• File uploads
• Image understanding
• Smart replies
• GPT-4o features
It works exactly like normal — just no memory saved afterward.
Temporary Chat is the quiet version of ChatGPT.
• No tracking
• No memory
• No long-term record
If you ever want clean, one-time help, it’s the feature you’ll be glad to have.
