# ChatGPT Now Remembers Your Preferences With Custom Instructions

OpenAI announced a new feature that lets ChatGPT users set persistent preferences for how the AI assistant responds to their queries.

The company revealed on Twitter that "custom instructions" are now rolling out to users. This feature allows people to establish preferences once, and ChatGPT will remember and apply them across all future conversations.

Previously, users had to repeat their preferences, context, or specific requirements in every new chat session. For example, a teacher might have to explain their profession and request education-focused responses each time they started a conversation. A developer might need to specify their preferred programming language repeatedly.

With custom instructions, users can set these preferences one time. ChatGPT will then automatically consider this information in every response, eliminating repetitive explanations and creating a more personalized experience.

This update represents a significant step toward making AI assistants more adaptive and user-