The Tech Portal
  • A.I.
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Futurism
  • Gadgetry
  • Internet
  • Startups
  • Venture Capital
  • Space
  • ||
  • Advertise
The Tech Portal
  • A.I.
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Futurism
  • Gadgetry
  • Internet
  • Startups
  • Venture Capital
  • Space
  • ||
  • Advertise
  • A.I.
  • News

OpenAI testing phone-only signup feature for ChatGPT users in the US and India

OpenAI launches ChatGPT parental safety controls
Up next
India becomes fourth country to successfully demonstrate in-space docking
    Published on January 16, 2025, 00:35 Asia/Kolkata
    Author
    Ashutosh Singh
    Tags
    • chatgpt,
    • chatgpt new feature,
    • chatgpt phone only signup,
    • featured,
    • OpenAI,
    • openai chatgpt

    ChatGPT maker OpenAI has started testing a beta feature for its chatbot, exclusive to the United States and India (at least for now). The company is experimenting with a phone-only registration or signup feature for ChatGPT users, as hinted by the company in the latest Q&A page update. Users can make a ChatGPT account using their phone number, but only one account can be created with a single number.

    In fact, the company mentions that even if any user deletes their account after registering with a phone number, that phone number is blocked from creating any new OpenAI accounts in the future. Sounds weird, but OpenAI itself confirms the same. “Deleting the old account does not free up the phone number. If it’s ever been used for verification, it is still considered ineligible for new signups,” the company stated in the Q&A section.

    However, the AI trendsetter firm revealed that once a phone-based user links an email, they can switch to Google, Apple, or Microsoft login under the same account. But there is a catch as to link an email to a phone-only account, users will have to first upgrade to any paid ChatGPT plan, which includes Plus/Pro/Teams.

    Firstly spotted by software engineer Tibor Blaho, the feature doesn’t dismiss the importance of email for a ChatGPT account. For example, users who create an account using their number will face issues while upgrading to a paid plan, as it is still mandatory to verify the account via email before opting for the Plus or Pro versions.

    Not only that but as mentioned earlier, the multi-factor authentication feature will not work until the user verifies their account with a valid email. Although OpenAI is currently offering its chatbot service in every corner of the world (with obvious exceptions like China), the company made it clear that it has no plans (for now) to bring phone number-only sign-ups to regions other than the US and India.

    But in case you are getting the ‘Too many signups with this number’ error while trying out this feature, the company states that there is no solution currently. “Unfortunately, recycled or reused phone numbers can lead to this error. Currently, there is no workaround. You would need to contact support or wait until a future system update (targeted for 2025) that may address this issue,” the company clarifies. Earlier this, the Microsoft-backed AI powerhouse made ChatGPT accessible through phone calls for users in the US.

    0
    0
    0

    The Tech Portal is published by Blue Box Media Private Limited. Our investors have no influence over our reporting. Read our full Ownership and Funding Disclosure →

    #ICYMI
    • Google brings AI Mode search to Spanish
      After Perplexity and OpenAI, now Google offers 18-month free access to Gemini AI Pro in India, partners with Jio
      • October 30, 2025
      • Ashutosh Singh
      • 2 minute read
    • Facebook’s AI Reels feed to prioritize freshness
      Despite estimate-beating earnings, Meta stock tanks as $16Bn US Tax Charge hits profits
      • October 30, 2025
      • Soumyadeep Sarkar
      • 3 minute read
    • General Motors Technical Centre in Michigan, US.
      GM to lay off 1,750 workers as electric vehicle demand slows
      • October 30, 2025
      • Ashutosh Singh
      • 2 minute read
    • Microsoft adds AI agents to Office
      Microsoft Azure and 365 back after global outage, thousands report access issues
      • October 30, 2025
      • Ashutosh Singh
      • 2 minute read
    • Nvidia's AI chips drive record growth
      Nvidia nears becoming world’s first $5Tn company amid global AI boom
      • October 29, 2025
      • Ashutosh Singh
      • 2 minute read
    Google brings AI Mode search to Spanish
    • A.I.
    • News

    After Perplexity and OpenAI, now Google offers 18-month free access to Gemini AI Pro in India, partners with Jio

    AI majors are lining up to offer free access to their pro…
    • Ashutosh Singh
    • October 30, 2025
    • 2 minute read
    Facebook’s AI Reels feed to prioritize freshness
    • Business
    • News

    Despite estimate-beating earnings, Meta stock tanks as $16Bn US Tax Charge hits profits

    Meta’s shares fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading on Wednesday…
    • Soumyadeep Sarkar
    • October 30, 2025
    • 3 minute read
    General Motors Technical Centre in Michigan, US.
    • Culture & Policy
    • Electric
    • News
    • Transportation

    GM to lay off 1,750 workers as electric vehicle demand slows

    General Motors (GM) has announced that it will lay off about 1,750…
    • Ashutosh Singh
    • October 30, 2025
    • 2 minute read
    Microsoft adds AI agents to Office
    • Internet
    • News

    Microsoft Azure and 365 back after global outage, thousands report access issues

    Thousands of Microsoft users across the globe faced a major service disruption…
    • Ashutosh Singh
    • October 30, 2025
    • 2 minute read
       
    • Privacy Policy
    • EDITORIAL CONTACT
    • Advertise With Us
    • PR NEWSWIRE Feed
    • OWNERSHIP AND FUNDING DISCLOSURE
    • न्यूज़North NEW
    • SPRINGTIDE
    ©Copyright 2014-2025 Blue Box Media Private Limited (India). All rights reserved.
    The Tech Portal is a registered trademark of Blue Box Media Private Limited