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OpenAI is steering ChatGPT users toward more paid usage.

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OpenAI is capping the number of paid ChatGPT accounts allowed per device and payment card. Users who reach the limit cannot start new subscriptions, and affected accounts cannot be used on that device.

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“OpenAI is now capping the number of paid ChatGPT accounts per device and payment card. Users who hit the limit can't start new subscriptions, and affected accounts can't be used on that device. Logging out doesn't automatically free up a spot.”
The Decoder, 01 Nov 2026, 12:05.

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