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ChatGPT "Something Went Wrong" Error: Fix

Short answer: This error usually clears after a refresh; if not, check status and your browser.

TL;DR: quick fix

Refresh the page or start a new chat.
Check status.openai.com for incidents.
Try incognito mode, clear cache and cookies.

Is ChatGPT down?

Before you change settings, check OpenAI Status. If there's an outage, wait it out.

How to fix it: step by step

Refresh the page or start a new chat.
Check status.openai.com for incidents.
Try incognito mode, clear cache and cookies.
Disable extensions and VPN.
Try another network or device.

FAQ

Is it my account?

Usually not; it's often a temporary service or browser issue.

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Last checked Oct 2026 against the official help page: OpenAI Help Center. Menus can differ by app version; follow the official page if a step doesn't match.