# ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats

- Source: TechCrunch
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:36:53+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/chatgpt-now-lets-you-lock-your-chats/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/chatgpt-now-lets-you-lock-your-chats-ee204c/

The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.

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