# How to get access to GPT-4

In this guide, I show how to get access to GPT-4.

Table of Contents

*   [What is GPT-4?](https://harishgarg.com/#What_is_GPT-4)
*   [Getting access to GPT-4 as a user](https://harishgarg.com/#Getting_access_to_GPT-4_as_a_user)
*   [Getting access to GPT-4 API](https://harishgarg.com/#Getting_access_to_GPT-4_API)

What is GPT-4?
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GPT-4 is the latest AI system from OpenAI, the creator of [chatGPT](https://harishgarg.com/writing/chatgpt-the-complete-guide/). GPT-4 is more powerful than both chatGPT and GPT3. It can generate better text and code. it can also understand images and explain it back to you using text. GPT-4 also has the capability to take longer prompts from the users and developers.

Getting access to GPT-4 as a user
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Currently, you can get access to GPT-4 and start using it right away by upgrading to chatGPT Plus.

![access to gpt-4 in chatgpt plus](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1729843348969/244568d8-139c-4ec0-905d-fba399ca3459.png)

You can start using chatGPT [here](https://chat.openai.com/chat).

Note that this will give you access to GPT-4 only as a user and not to the Developer API. If you need access to GPT-4 API, check below section.

Getting access to GPT-4 API
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If you are a developer or a company that wants access to GPT-4 API, you need to apply to get on a waitlist.

You can apply for access at [GPT-4 waitlist here](https://openai.com/waitlist/gpt-4-api).

![How to get access to GPT-4 - APi waitlist](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1729843350447/bd23104d-c9fc-4d70-a91c-b90c992f3ed8.png)

Fill out this form and submit it. You must have a prior OpenAI Account to fill out this form.

If you are from a country where OpenAI doesn’t provide it’s services, here are some [**alternatives**](https://harishgarg.com/writing/gpt-3-alternatives/) for you.