Shared Projects in ChatGPT: Turn AI Into a Team Workspace
Shared Projects lets teams organize AI work into dedicated spaces with files, instructions, and chat history, now with true collaboration so multiple people contribute context and keep deliverables consistent.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
November 1, 2025
The pain starts when those chats, files, and briefs live everywhere.
Here's a Cool Tip: ChatGPT Shared Projects.
Shared Projects fixes that by giving your team one place to put the briefs, the spreadsheets, and the actual chats that produced the work so every new prompt starts from the same context.
It’s simple, but it changes how fast a group can move.
Feature Explanation
Shared Projects are dedicated spaces in ChatGPT that hold your context (files, instructions, links), your work-in-progress (chats), and now, your teammates.
Members add files and instructions together; ChatGPT uses that shared context to tailor answers so the next chat continues where the last left off.
This is different from custom GPTs: GPTs are curated, often “official” and relatively static, while Projects are living containers for ongoing, multi-session work.
Why it matters: less copy-paste, fewer “where’s that file?” pings, faster onboarding, and a single source of truth for the team.
What You’ll Gain
- Consistency: Every chat starts with the latest files, instructions, and decisions.
- Speed: Teammates contribute directly; no stitching together separate chats.
- Knowledge capture: Context compounds over time for easy handoffs.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here's how to do it.
Web/Desktop (ChatGPT)
- Go to www.ChatGPT.com.
- Open Projects in the left menu.
- Create Project and name it.
- Add context: upload files, set project instructions, and link resources.
- Click Share.
- Invite teammates by email or share a link (availability and limits vary by plan).
- Start collaborating: add chats, assign tasks, and keep files in the same space.
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fig. 1 - Share Projects in ChatGPT |
iOS
- In the ChatGPT iOS app, tap Projects.
- Create or open a project, then Add files/instructions.
- Tap Share to invite teammates.
Android
- Open ChatGPT Android app.
- Tap Projects.
- Create or open a project, then Add files/instructions.
- Tap Share to invite teammates.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Aligned outputs: Shared instructions reduce off-brand drafts or mismatched analyses.
- Real-time updates: Everyone sees the latest files and chats without version chaos.
- Lower onboarding friction: New contributors get context from day one.
Cons
- Workspace rules apply: Invites and access vary by plan and workspace policy. Admins may restrict features.
- Limits by tier: File and collaborator caps differ across Free/Plus/Pro/Business/Enterprise/Edu.
- Process hygiene required: If teams skip updating instructions, context can drift.
Feature Access
Projects (personal use): Available across tiers, with file limits that scale by plan.
Example: Free supports fewer files; Plus/Go expand limits; Pro/Business/Enterprise/Edu support larger projects.
Shared Projects (team collaboration): Available for Business and Enterprise workspaces, with link sharing and workspace invites; EDU also supported.
Score
Criterion | Score | Justification
Value 8/10Centralized context and multi-user collaboration reduce duplicate work and keep outputs aligned. Strong day-to-day impact for teams.Usability 8/10Setup is straightforward; sharing and access controls live where you expect. Some nuances depend on workspace policy.Wow Factor 7/10It’s not flashy, but the “always-on context” across teammates feels like a quiet superpower once adopted.Total: 23/30 👍 Good.Worth adopting for most teams, especially marketing, sales, and product groups.
Key Takeaways
Shared Projects turn ChatGPT into a lightweight team workspace where files, instructions, and chats live together.
You get faster drafts, consistent tone, and fewer status pings.
If your org already uses ChatGPT Business or Enterprise, turn it on and set project instructions today.
Try It Yourself
Create a Project and share it with your team.
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