ChatGPT Tutorials
Bottom line: If you're looking for one general-purpose AI tool to start with, ChatGPT is still the safest entry point. It excels at writing, coding, data analysis, file processing, and daily productivity. The difference between Plus and Pro mainly comes down to model capability, usage quota, and advanced features.
Who this is for: First-time ChatGPT users, those planning to upgrade to Plus/Pro, developers and content creators who want to integrate ChatGPT into their daily workflow.
This page answers three questions:
- What is ChatGPT good for?
- Free, Plus, or Pro — which should you choose?
- Which tutorial should you read next?
Quick Takeaways
- Just asking occasional questions: Start with the free version.
- Daily writing, research, file analysis, coding: Go with Plus first.
- High-frequency Codex use, deep research, long tasks: Then consider Pro 100 / Pro 200.
If you're not sure about the plans yet, start with: ChatGPT Plus vs Pro 100 vs Pro 200 — What's the Difference?
Quick Start
- Visit the ChatGPT website
- Register or log in to your OpenAI account
- Type your question in the input box at the bottom and press Enter
- If you hit phone verification, payment, or quota issues, check the specific tutorials below
Learning Path
| Stage | Problem to Solve | Recommended Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Account, basic chat, common features | Finish this page first |
| Choosing a Plan | Plus, Business, or Pro? | Plus vs Pro Comparison |
| Team Collaboration | Is individual Plus enough? Should you get Business? | Business vs Plus |
| Developer | Codex quota, phone verification, desktop enhancements | Codex Quota Comparison |
Core Tips
- Role setting: Tell ChatGPT "You are a professional programmer" for more contextual, relevant responses.
- Provide context: The more background you give, the more accurate the answers.
- Step-by-step guidance: For complex problems, ask ChatGPT to "think step by step."
- Specify output format: For example, "compare in a table," "explain in 5 steps," or "give the conclusion first, then explain."
- Ask it to question you back: When your requirements aren't clear, ask ChatGPT to ask you 3 clarifying questions first.
Common Plus / Pro Capabilities
- Advanced models: Great for complex reasoning, code generation, and long-form writing.
- File analysis: Upload spreadsheets, PDFs, documents — let ChatGPT summarize and extract structure.
- Images & multimodal: For image understanding, visual concept ideation, and image generation.
- Codex / coding workflow: For developers handling code, task decomposition, and project collaboration.
If you run into payment difficulties upgrading to Plus / Pro, check out ChatGPT Subscription Service or Pricing Plans.
More ChatGPT Tutorials
- GPT-5.6 Usage Guide: Sol, Terra, Luna — Which to Choose? — Three model differences, API pricing, usage tips, and upgrade guide for users in China
- ChatGPT Plus, Pro 100, Pro 200 — What's the Difference? — Which plan to pick and who each is for
- ChatGPT Business vs Plus (2026 Edition) — One Table Explains It All — Team collaboration vs individual use, with FAQ and setup guide
- Codex Quota Comparison: Plus / Business / Pro at a Glance — Complete Codex quota comparison across four plans, up to 20x difference
- Codex Stuck on Phone Verification? I Passed in 3 Minutes with a Thai Number — Complete guide to registering Codex with a Chinese phone number, with error troubleshooting
- Codex Custom Pet Tutorial — Create a personal IP desktop pet for Codex Desktop
- Codex Desktop Skin Tutorial — Customize your Codex interface however you want
Related Reading
- GPT-5.6 Usage Guide — Complete guide to the latest model
- Plus vs Pro Comparison — Which plan is right for you
- ChatGPT Registration — Register from scratch
- Check Subscription Status — View current plan and expiry
You can't directly use a Chinese credit card to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus. The easiest way is through UPGPTs top-up service — pay via WeChat or Alipay and get activated within 1 minute.
Absolutely. Plus unlocks the GPT-5.6 flagship model and o1 reasoning model, supports DALL-E image generation, advanced data analysis, and the plugin ecosystem. The free version only offers basic models with queuing during peak hours.
First, check if you violated OpenAI's usage policies. If banned due to payment issues, check if you used virtual cards/black-market cards (the most common cause). UPGPTs uses legitimate overseas corporate card channels — with proper anti-ban practices, account safety rate exceeds 99.7%.
Key techniques: role setting (tell it you're a professional programmer), provide context (more background = more accurate answers), step-by-step guidance (ask it to think step by step), and leverage file uploads for document analysis.
GPT-5.6 brings comprehensive improvements in reasoning, code generation, and multilingual capabilities, especially in complex logic tasks far surpassing GPT-5.5. Plus users get it by default — no additional setup needed.