Starting 4 november 2025, OpenAI has made ChatGPT Go available free of charge for eligible users in india for a full year.
Here are 8 clear steps and some bonus tips to make sure you get it.
1. Check Your Eligibility
You qualify if you are located in india and one of the following applies:
· You are a new user of ChatGPT.
· You are on the free plan already.
· You are an existing ChatGPT Go subscriber (with your account in good standing).
Note: If you’re subscribed to other premium tiers (Plus/Pro/Business) you may need to cancel first.
2. Mark the Start Date – november 4, 2025
The promotional offer begins on 4 november 2025. Make sure you’re ready by then.
This is a limited-time offer, so early action helps.
3. Visit ChatGPT (Web or App)
You can redeem via:
· The ChatGPT web version
· The Android app through google Play
· The iOS app (may be slightly later rollout)
4. Find the “Upgrade To Go – Free” Option
In your account settings:
· Navigate to Settings → Account → Try ChatGPT Go on web.
· On Android: Update the app, then tap Upgrade to Go for Free when the option appears.
· On iOS: If the option isn’t live yet, you can redeem via web and then use the app.
5. Add a Valid Payment Method
Even though the offer is free, you must provide a payment method: credit/debit card or UPI.
Important: If you use UPI, you might see a temporary charge of ₹1 (which will be refunded) just as a mandate.
You won’t be charged a monthly fee for 12 months.
6. Activate the Promotion
Complete the checkout process for ChatGPT Go. After confirmation, your 12-month free subscription begins automatically.
Your billing date will be effectively postponed 12 months.
7. Don’t Cancel Immediately
If you cancel right away, you may lose the full benefit. As one Reddit user summarized:
“If you cancel your subscription after redemption, you will lose access … and you cannot redeem again for the same account.”
So stay subscribed until the offer is almost over, then decide.
8. Set a Reminder to Reassess After 12 Months
Since after the 12-month free period ends, you’ll be charged the regular monthly fee unless you cancel.
Add a calendar reminder for ~October/November 2026 to review your usage and whether to continue.
🎁 What You Get With ChatGPT Go (Free Tier for a Year)
· Access to the latest model (e.g., GPT-5) rather than just the free model.
· Higher message limits, more daily image generations, file uploads, longer memory for conversations.
· Great tool for students, creators, developers, and professionals who want advanced AI features at zero cost for a year.
⚠️ Important Things to Note & Possible Issues
· The offer is time-limited. OpenAI may end the promotion at any time.
· Some users have reported issues with UPI payment processing (even though minimal).
· Make sure you’re using a valid indian payment method and your account is “in good standing”.
· After redemption, avoid cancelling until the 12-month free term is used.
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