How to Create Your First Custom GPT
- George Apostolov
How to Create Your First Custom GPT: step-by-step guide
On ChatGPT's main interface, head over to the left-side panel and then click 'Explore GPTs'.
Tap 'Create' at the top-right corner to get started.
After that, click the 'Configure' tab.
Set a unique display photo for your first custom GPT. To do that, simply click the 'Add' button and then upload the specific image file you prefer to use.
Subsequently, add a unique 'Name' and 'Description'. Enter the details into their respective input fields.
Come up with detailed guidelines that describe the behavior, purpose, personality, function, and capabilities of the custom GPT you want to create. Type them manually into the 'Instruction' field.
Add a few sample text prompts and enter them one by one into the 'Conversation Starters' input field.
If you want to provide extra references from external sources, simply click the 'Upload Files' button under Knowledge and then select the documents you wish to use.
Under the Capabilities section, tick the checkbox beside the functions you wish to allow. At the same time, you may also set up the Actions feature to integrate your Custom GPT with third-party tools.
Once done, head over to the Preview Area and try your custom GPT for the first time. Simply enter a text prompt into the input box and tap the 'Submit' button.
If you're satisfied with the result, click 'Create'.
Configure the Access Settings based on your preference and then tap 'Save'.
After completing these steps, your first custom GPT will be created and published.
Quick answer: To create your first custom GPT in ChatGPT, click Explore GPTs and Create, open Configure, upload a photo, add a name, description, instructions, conversation starters, knowledge files, capabilities, and actions. Preview your GPT, click Create, configure access settings, and save to publish.
About this tutorial
Build and publish your own AI assistant on the app by configuring instructions, knowledge, capabilities, and access settings step by step. This guide shows how to create Your First Custom GPT in 13 steps, starting with "On ChatGPT's main interface, head over to the left-side panel and then click 'Explore G..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your first custom GPT will be created and published". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Your First Custom GPT?
13 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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