ChatGPT introduces a feature to lock private chats with a PIN or Face ID

Updated 2026-10-22 · told from many outlets at once

OpenAI introduced a feature letting users lock specific ChatGPT conversations with a four-digit PIN. Locked chats are removed from search and history, and will be permanently deleted if the PIN is reset. The feature does not offer end-to-end encryption.

OpenAI announced the ability to protect specific ChatGPT conversations using a password.
Locking a conversation does not provide end-to-end encryption.

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