Unofficial guide · Updated September 30, 2026
OpenAI dots, explained in plain English
Dots is the always-on agent OpenAI launched in ChatGPT on September 29, 2026. This independent guide covers what a dot can do, which plans and countries get it, what it costs and how to set one up, with every fact linked to an official source.
Looking for dots itself? It lives inside ChatGPT at chatgpt.com/dots ↗. This site has no login and never asks for your account.
- ChatGPT app & web
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Text (US beta)
between chats
- Own cloud computer
- 4,000+ apps
- Long-term memory
- Proactive research
Source: OpenAI, “Introducing dots”. Verified September 30, 2026.
The 60-second version
Every card links to a guide with official sources.
What it is
An always-on agent powered by GPT-6 Astra. Each dot has its own cloud computer and browser, connects to 4,000+ apps through ChatGPT plugins, and keeps working between conversations.
What is OpenAI dots →Who can use it
Pro users outside the EEA, Switzerland and the UK; Business Premium in all supported regions; Enterprise as a beta your admin turns on. Rollout is gradual and can take several days.
Availability & regions →What it costs
Your first dot is included with Pro and Business Premium at no extra cost. For the first month, dots usage doesn’t count toward plan allowances. Paid add-ons for more dots come later.
Dots pricing →How to start
Create it in the ChatGPT desktop app (Mac or Windows) or ChatGPT in a desktop browser. You can’t create one on mobile, but you can keep talking to it in the mobile app afterwards.
How to use dots →Who can use dots right now
Access depends on your ChatGPT plan and where you live. Eligible accounts get it gradually, so “not yet” doesn’t always mean “not eligible”.
Full availability guide →| Plan | At launch | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | Included · 1 dot | Supported regions except the EEA, Switzerland and the UK |
| Business Premium | Included · 1 dot | All supported ChatGPT regions |
| Enterprise | Beta · off by default | Your workspace admin has to enable it |
| Free & Plus | Not included | Not part of the launch plans |
| Under 18 | Not available | Any plan, any region |
- ProIncluded · 1 dotSupported regions except the EEA, Switzerland and the UK
- Business PremiumIncluded · 1 dotAll supported ChatGPT regions
- EnterpriseBeta · off by defaultYour workspace admin has to enable it
- Free & PlusNot includedNot part of the launch plans
- Under 18Not availableAny plan, any region
Source: OpenAI Help Center, “Getting started with your dot”; OpenAI Help Center, “Dots privacy, security, and safety FAQs”. Verified October 1, 2026.
Full availability guide →Three things that trip people up
Troubleshooting checklist →You can’t create a dot on your phone
Setup only works in the ChatGPT desktop app or on desktop web. Mobile web isn’t supported at all.
The rollout takes days
Even on an eligible plan, OpenAI says access may take several days to reach your account.
Pro in the UK or EU isn’t included
Pro excludes the EEA, Switzerland and the UK at launch. Business Premium covers all supported regions.
Guides
Quick answers
All dots FAQs →Is OpenAI dots free?
Not on free ChatGPT. One dot is included with Pro and Business Premium, and for the first month after launch dots usage doesn’t count toward plan allowances.
What model powers dots?
Dots run on GPT-6 Astra, which OpenAI describes as its most capable and most aligned model.
Can I use dots in the UK or Europe?
Not on Pro at launch: Pro excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK. Business Premium is available in all supported ChatGPT regions, including those countries.
Where do I log in to dots?
Inside ChatGPT, with your normal ChatGPT account: the desktop app or chatgpt.com in a desktop browser. There is no separate dots login, and this site has no login at all.