Tutorial - First Login to the ChatGPT Mobile App

Summary

Install the official ChatGPT mobile app, sign in with your ECU account, select the ECU ChatGPT Edu workspace, and start using ChatGPT from your phone.

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What it is

The ChatGPT mobile app lets users work from a phone or tablet using typed prompts, voice, photos, files, and synced chat history. This ECU draft replaces Stanford/SUNet language with ECU/PirateID language and should be validated with ECU screenshots.

Responsible use reminder! Use ChatGPT Edu only in accordance with ECU guidance, instructor expectations, and applicable data-protection requirements. Do not enter restricted, confidential, regulated, or sensitive ECU information unless the use case has been approved.

Learning objectives

  • Understand what this feature does.
  • Know when the feature is appropriate to use.
  • Complete the basic setup or usage flow.
  • Review results before relying on ChatGPT output.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

Install the official ChatGPT app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and confirm OpenAI is the publisher.

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Step 2

Open the app and select Log in.

ECU screenshot

Step 3

Enter your ECU email address, if prompted.

ECU screenshot

Step 4

Authenticate with ECU PirateID and complete multifactor authentication, if prompted.

ECU screenshot

Step 5

Select the ECU ChatGPT Edu workspace after sign-in.

Step 6

Send a safe first prompt using non-sensitive content.

Step 7

Use phone input options such as typing, voice, photos, or files when appropriate.

Step 8

Use the sidebar or search to find previous chats.

Sample prompt

Turn these class notes into a short study guide with: key concepts, important vocabulary, three practice questions, and one thing I should review again. Notes: [paste non-sensitive notes here]

Expected result

You are signed in to ChatGPT using your ECU account, working inside the ECU ChatGPT Edu workspace, and able to send prompts and continue previous conversations.

Troubleshooting

  • If the ECU workspace does not appear, confirm access has been assigned.
  • If the app opens a personal workspace, use the workspace selector to switch to ECU ChatGPT Edu.
  • If the mobile app does not work, update the app and try signing in at chatgpt.com from a mobile browser.

ECU validation checklist

☐ ECU workspace name

☐ ECU SSO/PirateID screenshots

☐ Final support request URL

☐ Final responsible-use link

Related ECU resources

  • AI at ECU
  • ChatGPT Edu at ECU [coming soon]
  • Responsible AI / data guidance: [coming soon]
  • Submit an ECU support request: [coming soon]

Details

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Article ID: 67858
Created
Thu 8/20/26 12:22 PM
Modified
Thu 8/20/26 1:34 PM
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Teaching, Learning & Research – Innovative Tech