You can now set up a ChatGPT dot from the mobile app and pick up ongoing work from there. OpenAI’s October 9 release adds mobile creation, naming, appearance customization, plugin connections, and an option to open ChatGPT directly to a dot’s conversation. The same update describes closer handoffs between dots and Codex, so an agent can start or continue a coding thread rather than leaving its context behind.
The feature is rolling out gradually. If it is available on your account, treat mobile setup as a new control surface—not as a reason to grant an agent wider access or skip review.
What the mobile update adds
OpenAI’s release notes say you can create a dot in the ChatGPT mobile app, give it a name, customize its appearance, connect plugins, and optionally have the app open directly to that dot. That makes it possible to configure an ongoing helper without first sitting down at a desktop.
The update also says dots can start Codex work, follow existing threads, and use relevant context from ChatGPT conversations, Codex threads, and automations. They can read or edit ChatGPT Work automations. That can help carry a goal between products, but the code changes still need the usual tests and human review.
How to create a dot on your phone
- Open the ChatGPT mobile app and look for the Dots entry or setup prompt.
- Give the dot a clear name and customize its appearance.
- Connect only the plugins needed for its first task. OpenAI says connections can also be added later.
- If useful, choose to have ChatGPT open directly to the dot’s conversation.
- Start with a task that produces a report or draft for you to review.
If the setup option is absent, it may simply not have reached your account. OpenAI describes access as a gradual rollout. Its Dots documentation lists the mobile app, desktop app, and desktop browser; mobile web is not supported.
What “continue in Codex” means
The release notes describe dots as able to start Codex work or continue an existing thread, drawing on relevant conversation and Codex context. They can also read and edit ChatGPT Work automations. Think of this as continuity and task coordination: a dot can help route an ongoing goal into the right work surface, while Codex remains the place where coding work and its changes are reviewed.
Usage follows the product doing the work. OpenAI says conversations with a dot and tasks it performs directly do not count toward ChatGPT usage quota, but tasks started or managed in Codex or ChatGPT Work count toward those products’ limits. Check your account’s current plan details before relying on a specific allowance.
Keep permissions and approvals explicit
A dot has its own cloud computer. Creating it on a phone does not connect it to your phone’s files or your personal computer. OpenAI says personal-computer access is a separate connection, and plugin connections also have their own setup and permissions.
For a first assignment, ask for a useful but reviewable output—for example, “Summarize these issue threads and prepare proposed fixes; do not edit files, contact anyone, or merge code.” Expand access only when the task requires it. Keep explicit approval for consequential actions: reversibility alone does not authorize an action.
For teams building agent workflows, FindMilan offers AI consulting and application development and agent workflow setup. Start by defining the task, its allowed data, and its approval boundary.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a dot in a mobile browser?
OpenAI’s current documentation says mobile web is not supported. Use the ChatGPT mobile app, desktop app, or desktop browser where the feature is available.
Can a dot use Codex after I create it on my phone?
Yes. OpenAI says dots can start Codex work or continue existing threads using relevant context. Review the resulting thread and code changes as you normally would.
Will setting up a dot connect it to my computer?
No. Each dot has a cloud computer of its own. Connecting a personal computer is a separate setup with separate permissions.
Why can’t I see Dots yet?
OpenAI says the rollout is gradual and availability may depend on your account, plan, region, or workspace settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I create a ChatGPT dot from my phone?
OpenAI’s October 9 release notes say users can create a dot in the ChatGPT mobile app, name it, customize its appearance, and connect plugins. The feature is rolling out gradually.
Does the feature work on mobile web?
No. OpenAI’s Dots documentation lists the ChatGPT mobile app, desktop app, and desktop browser as supported; mobile web is not supported.
Can a dot continue work in Codex?
OpenAI says a dot can start Codex work or continue existing threads, and can use relevant ChatGPT and Codex context. Tasks performed through Codex or ChatGPT Work count toward those products’ usage limits.
Does mobile setup connect the dot to my phone or computer files?
No. A dot has its own cloud computer. Connecting a personal computer is separate and requires its own setup and permissions.
Why is Dots missing from my app?
OpenAI describes Dots as a gradual rollout. Eligibility may depend on account, plan, region, or workspace settings, so check the current official documentation and your account.