Paste a public webpage URL into ChatGPT and state what you want to learn from it. Use ChatGPT Search when current web access is needed, inspect the cited sources, and upload an authorized copy when the page is private, paywalled, or inaccessible.
Sign in at chatgpt.com and start a new conversation. Do not paste a private link containing account tokens, personal records, or information you are not permitted to share.
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Paste the webpage and define the task
Paste the complete HTTPS address and ask for a specific outcome, such as a summary, comparison, checklist, or answer based only on that page. Name the facts or sections you need instead of asking ChatGPT to simply read it.
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Use Search when live web access is needed
ChatGPT can search automatically or when you select Search from the available tools. Ask it to search the web and cite sources when the answer depends on current page content.
Open the Sources panel or inline citations and confirm that the linked page actually supports the important claims. Treat the response as a starting point, especially for legal, medical, financial, or fast-changing information.
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Handle inaccessible pages safely
If the page requires a login, blocks crawlers, or is paywalled, upload or paste only material you are authorized to use. A connected app or plugin can access only content your account is already permitted to access.
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Understand generated-link privacy
Before opening a generated third-party link, review its destination. OpenAI explains that a generated link can transmit information contained in its URL to the destination site.
If ChatGPT cannot access the page, check that the URL is public and complete, then provide the relevant text or an authorized file instead of asking it to bypass access controls.
If the response cites a different page or omits a crucial claim, ask for page-specific citations and verify the original source yourself.
ⓘ Sources and verification
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