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Connect multiple computers to one ChatGPT Dot so it can run separate app tests while you keep working on your main machine.
- Install the ChatGPT desktop app on each computer, sign in to the same account, then allow access under the Dot’s Computers settings.
- Keep connected computers online with the app open; use Git to sync code and review task logs, screenshots, and results.
- Each task uses one computer at a time, and local work stops if that computer goes offline; revoke access or require approval for changes.
The setup steps and limitations are clear in the notes; the demos are examples rather than a detailed walkthrough. · Best for: App developers and testers who want to run checks on a separate computer.
A ChatGPT Dot can be assigned to multiple connected computers, letting you run separate tasks on them while keeping your main computer free. Connected computers must be online with the ChatGPT app open, and you should review the Dot’s work.
What multiple computers enable0:00
- A Dot can use its cloud computer and multiple personal computers; the transcript says OpenAI gives no maximum number.
- Example: use a second Mac to open Xcode, test an iPhone app change, and return screenshots.
- Run the same test on machines with different software or SDK versions to compare results.
Testing and app checks2:32
- A Dot can click through an app flow, such as signup, on a second computer while you keep working.
- Use separate machines for long builds, older software setups, or other tests that could disrupt your main setup.
Setup and task prompts3:23
- Install the ChatGPT desktop app on each computer and sign in to the same account.
- In the Dot profile, open Computers, select a computer, and allow access; repeat on the other machine.
- Keep the computers online with the app open, and sync shared code intentionally, for example with Git.
- Review task activity, logs, screenshots, and questions when the task finishes.
Remote use and other tasks5:01
- Message the same Dot from your phone to start work on a connected computer.
- Separate threads can run on different computers; a connected computer can also provide its browser when a website blocks cloud computers.
Limits and safety5:51
- One thread uses one computer at a time; changing the selected computer does not move a running task.
- Local work stops when a connected computer is offline or the ChatGPT app is closed; the cloud computer can continue.
- Computer access is off by default and can be revoked. The transcript says availability is limited to certain paid plans and workspaces, with regional restrictions.
- Use a test project, not real customer data or passwords; the Dot may ask for approval, and results still need checking.
Step by step
- Install the ChatGPT desktop app on each computer you want to connect and sign in to the same ChatGPT account.
- Open the Dot profile, go to Computers, select a computer, and choose Allow, then confirm access.
- Repeat the access setup on each additional computer. Keep each one online with the app open.
- If tasks need the same code, sync it deliberately, for example with Git.
- Tell the Dot which computer to use, what to test, and what evidence to return. Specify that it should ask before changing files or installing anything.
- When the task is done, open it under Activity and check its logs, screenshots, and results.
Tools & resources mentioned
- ChatGPT desktop app — install on each computer to connect it to a Dot.
- Git — an example of a way to sync code across computers.
- Testing prompt — asks the Dot to run an app flow, take screenshots, report failures, and request approval before changes.
- Cross-machine bug test prompt — asks the Dot to run the same tests on two computers and compare software versions and results.
Notes are AI-generated from the video's transcript and may miss nuance.