# Control what ChatGPT remembers about you

In about 5 minutes, review remembered details, switch memory off, remove one saved memory, and start a Temporary Chat.

Source: https://labs.ainextstudio.com/r/control-chatgpt-memory

Author: Vansh Jain

In about 5 minutes, review what ChatGPT remembers, switch memory off, remove one saved detail, and start a Temporary Chat.

Menus as of 15 Oct 2026, from OpenAI's help pages

## Before you start

- Open [ChatGPT](<https://chatgpt.com/>) and sign in to your personal account on the web.
- Choose the action you need below.

## See what it remembers

- Type **What do you remember about me?** in a regular chat.

You'll see a reply about remembered details.

## Turn memory off

- Open **Settings → Personalization → Memory**; turn **Memory** off.

You'll see the Memory switch off.

## Delete one memory

- Type **Forget the saved memory that \[detail\].** Replace \[detail\] with the information to remove.

You'll see a reply to your removal request.

## Use a Temporary Chat

- Open a new chat. Tap **Temporary → Unpersonalized** before messaging.

You'll see a temporary chat with personalization off.

## Good to know

- Menus differ by account; a reply is an overview, not a complete memory inventory.
- Deleting a chat or turning memory off does not delete a separate saved memory; remove original sources too.
- OpenAI can retain deleted-memory logs and Temporary Chat copies for up to 30 days.

## If it didn't work

- **Memory menu looks different:** check the linked Memory help page for your account's controls.
- **Wrong Temporary Chat choice:** start a new one and choose **Unpersonalized** before messaging.

## Go further

- [OpenAI: Memory in ChatGPT (current controls)](<https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8590148-memory-faq>)
- [OpenAI: Temporary chat in ChatGPT](<https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8914046-temporary-chat-faq>)
- [Open ChatGPT](<https://chatgpt.com/>)