Security history in ChatGPT

What changed

Source summary

ChatGPT added a security history feature that lets users review recent account activity - sign-ins, sign-outs, and changes to multi-factor authentication, passkeys, and other security settings - including the time, location, and device for each event (the page notes some details may be approximate or unavailable). It is found in ChatGPT on the web under Settings > Security and login > Security history, and is available to all user types.

Why it matters to your work

Practical interpretation

If you or your team use ChatGPT for work, this gives you a way to spot unauthorised access early - similar to the "recent activity" checks you might already do on Gmail or banking apps. Handy if multiple people share a ChatGPT login or you handle sensitive business info in prompts.

When this could help

Worth checking periodically as part of account hygiene, or immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your OpenAI account.

Security history shows recent security activity — sign-ins, sign-outs, and changes to multi-factor authentication, passkeys, and other security settings — with time, location, and device details for each event, so you can spot unauthorised access quickly.

How to get started

1. On the web, go to Settings > Security and login, then select 'Security history' to view recent security events.

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Build it into your routine

SCALA suggested workflow

1. Account security check

   Add a monthly calendar reminder to check Settings > Security and login > Security history for any unrecognised sign-ins or unexpected MFA changes.

What to check

• Some details (location, device) may be approximate or unavailable. Source ↗