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How to Train ChatGPT on Your Own Data (2 Easy Methods)

Secondary article Chatbase
Published: 2025-12-31 Accessed: 2026-05-01
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Summary

A guide explaining two methods for training ChatGPT with custom data: using OpenAI's Custom GPTs and using the Chatbase platform.

Key quotes

Custom GPTs keep your trained model inside the ChatGPT interface, meaning anyone who uses it needs their own ChatGPT Plus account.
Chatbase creates an independent AI agent that lives wherever your customers are, with no account requirements for end users.

The article compares the use of OpenAI’s built-in Custom GPTs feature against the Chatbase platform for integrating proprietary data into AI chatbots. It details setup steps, supported file formats, and the specific limitations of Custom GPTs regarding branding and accessibility.