How to install OpenAI ChatGPT Atlas browser: A step-by-step guide for installation, setup, data transfer, and more

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser with AI assistance built directly into the browsing experience. Available now for macOS users , Atlas integrates ChatGPT's capabilities throughout your web workflow, allowing the AI assistant to understand context, remember details, and complete tasks without leaving your current page.

The ChatGPT Atlas browser is free to download and available to ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, Go, Business, Enterprise, and Edu users. Currently, the browser is only available for macOS. OpenAI has promised that ChatGPT Atlas will soon for Windows, iOS, and Android are coming soon.

System requirements for ChatGPT Atlas browser
Before downloading, ensure your Mac meets these specifications:

• Mac with Apple silicon (M-series chips: M1, M2, M3, or M4)
• macOS 12 Monterey or later
• Active ChatGPT account (any tier)

Step-by-step guide to to install ChatGPT Atlas browser
Getting Atlas up and running takes just minutes:

Visit chatgpt.com/atlas and download the installer (.dmg file)

Open the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder

Drag the Atlas icon into your Applications folder

Eject the installer disk image from Finder

Launch Atlas from Applications or using Spotlight search

Approve any macOS security prompts that appear

Sign in to your ChatGPT account when prompted

Optionally import bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history from your current browser

During setup, Atlas automatically adds itself to your dock for easy access.


How to make ChatGPT Atlas your default browser
To use Atlas as your primary browser:

Open the Atlas browser

Navigate to Settings from the menu bar

Select the General tab

Click "Set default" button

In the popup window, choose "Use Atlas"

Verify the change in macOS System Settings under Desktop & Dock

Users who set Atlas as their default browser receive increased rate limits for the first seven days after installation.


How to transfer your data from your old browser to ChatGPT Atlas
Note: ChatGPT Atlas currently supports Chrome for importing bookmarks, saved passwords, and browsing history.

Open ChatGPT Atlas on your Mac

Click on "ChatGPT Atlas" in the menu bar at the top of your screen

Select "Import data from another browser" from the dropdown menu

In the popup window that appears, click "Start import"

Allow Keychain Access when prompted (this enables Atlas to import your saved passwords from Chrome)

Complete the authentication process

Click "Done" once the import is finished

10 features OpenAI ChatGPT Atlas browser you need to try first
OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser comes with several AI-powered features, in addition to the usual internet browsing features. Here are 10 features of the ChatGPT Atlas browser you need to try after installing it.

• Ask ChatGPT from anywhere: Access AI assistance directly in any tab or webpage without switching windows or copying content.
• Agent mode for automated tasks: Let ChatGPT handle complex workflows like adding grocery items to cart, researching competitors, or planning dinner parties (Plus, Pro, and Business users).
• Smart new tab experience: Get AI-powered results, search suggestions, and personalized prompts right from your homepage
• Browser memories for context: Enable ChatGPT to remember key details from your browsing to create to-do lists, continue gift research, or summarize job postings you viewed.
• Real-time page understanding: ChatGPT instantly sees what's on your screen—no more taking screenshots to ask questions about slides, articles, or documents.
• Task completion without leaving pages: ChatGPT works within your current tab to complete actions—no switching windows or manual navigation required.
• Incognito mode with ChatGPT logout: Browse privately with automatic ChatGPT sign-out so nothing is saved or remembered during your session.
• Selective page visibility: Control which websites ChatGPT can see using the address bar toggle—when off, no content is viewed or remembered.
• Personalised daily suggestions: Get AI recommendations for next steps based on your activity, from returning to research to automating routine tasks.
• Multi-format search results: Beyond chat responses, explore specific tabs for search links, images, videos, and news all in one place.