# OpenAI Adds PIN Locks to ChatGPT Chats

> OpenAI rolls out PIN-protected ChatGPT chats with privacy limits.
- Title: OpenAI Adds PIN Locks to ChatGPT Chats · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: OpenAI rolls out PIN-protected ChatGPT chats with privacy limits. OpenAI introduced PIN locks for ChatGPT conversations to keep chats private without…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/36374
- Published: 2026-10-21T05:27:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, chatgpt, pin locks, privacy, conversations, technology, crypto, finance
## OpenAI rolls out PIN locks
OpenAI began rolling out PIN-protected ChatGPT conversations on October 20, giving users a way to keep selected chats out of routine view.
## How PIN locks work
Users set a four-digit PIN for a conversation and unlock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or device unlock methods.
## What PIN locks don't do
PIN locks do not add end-to-end encryption, change retention periods, or alter the account’s 'Improve the model for everyone' setting.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI introduced PIN locks for ChatGPT conversations to keep chats private without end-to-end encryption.