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ChatGPT — July 13, 2026
ChatGPT's availability return on WhatsApp within the European Economic Area. This includes direct messaging, image uploads, voice note sending, and image creation, all supported in multiple languages, with no ChatGPT account required to get started. Further expansion of availability to Kakao in South Korea and Viber in supported markets. Optional account linking provides higher usage limits for all platforms.
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- ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in the EEA
- ChatGPT is available again on WhatsApp in the European Economic Area (EEA). You can get started without a ChatGPT account by messaging the verified 1-800-CHATGPT contact at +1-800-242-8478.
- On WhatsApp, you can message ChatGPT, upload images, send voice notes, create images, and use ChatGPT in many languages. Linking your ChatGPT account is optional and provides higher usage limits.
- Availability is based on the country code associated with your WhatsApp number and may roll out gradually. Usage limits apply.
- ChatGPT is also available on Kakao in South Korea and Viber in supported markets.