Title: Detailed Guide: How to Get 1 Year of ChatGPT Go for Free
Recently, the online community, particularly the tech forum VN-Zoom, has been sharing information that OpenAI is reportedly offering a 1-year free subscription to the “ChatGPT Go” plan. This is a lower-cost premium tier from OpenAI, originally launched in India.
If you want to try it, here is a guide summarized from the post on VN-Zoom.
What is ChatGPT Go?
According to the shared information, ChatGPT Go is the cheapest premium plan from OpenAI, introduced in India in August and later expanded to other countries. This plan offers enhanced features compared to the free version.
The promotion mentioned allows users to subscribe and get a free (0đ) monthly renewal for 12 months.
1. How to Register on a Computer (Web)
This method requires a VPN and payment via PayPal (even though it’s a 0-cost transaction).
- Step 1: Use a VPN service (e.g., Urban, 1click) and set your location (IP) to India.
- Step 2: Go to the website
https://chatgpt.com/#pricing. - Step 3: Select the “G0” plan (it should display the price as 0.00 ₹).
- Step 4: In the payment section, scroll to the bottom right, select the region as Germany, and then choose to pay via Paypal.
- Step 5: Complete the 0-cost transaction.
2. How to Register on an Android Phone
This method is reported by many forum members to have a higher success rate.
- Step 1: Ensure your Google (Gmail) account has a payment method already linked (such as a Credit Card, Momo, ZaloPay, ShopeePay).
- Step 2: Install and use a VPN, setting the location to India.
- Step 3: Open the ChatGPT app. Go to the upgrade section and select the “G0” plan (it should show a 0đ price).
- Step 4: Proceed with the 0đ payment using the method added in Step 1.
Notes for Android: If you do not see the 0đ plan, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Completely close the ChatGPT app.
- Clear the app’s cache and data.
- Turn off your SIM (or remove the SIM card) so your location cannot be detected via the mobile network.
- Use only WiFi and the VPN (still set to India).
- Re-open ChatGPT, log in, and check for the Go 0đ plan again.
Important Note
According to the post, this is a monthly renewal plan at a 0đ cost. You should not cancel the subscription if you wish to continue using it for free for the full 12 months.
