Open Superpower settings
Open the Superpower settings panel in ChatGPT and go to the conversation cleanup settings. This is where Auto Archive and Auto Delete rules live.
Superpower settingsConversation cleanup
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How to auto archive or auto-delete old ChatGPT conversations
When ChatGPT becomes a long list of old experiments, drafts, and finished tasks, cleanup rules keep the sidebar from turning into maintenance work.
Conversation cleanup
Auto Archive
Automatically archive old conversations after selected days.
Auto Delete
Automatically delete old conversations after selected days.
Foldered chats protected
Quick answer
Open Superpower settings, enable Auto Archive or Auto Delete, choose how many days old a conversation should be before the rule runs, and decide whether conversations inside folders should be skipped.
Explore Auto Folders and CleanupStart with Auto Archive
Auto Archive is the safer cleanup rule. Turn it on when you want old conversations moved out of the active sidebar after a chosen number of days without deleting them.
Auto ArchiveMove old chats out of the active sidebar
Choose the conversation age
Set the number of days before a conversation should be archived or deleted. Use a longer window for work you might revisit, and shorten it only after the rule feels right.
Archive after 30 days
Skip conversations in folders
Use the skip folders option when folders represent active projects, clients, classes, or saved research. This keeps organized conversations protected from automatic cleanup.
Skip conversations in foldersProtect active project folders and saved research.
Use Auto Delete carefully
Auto Delete removes old conversations after the age rule you choose. Keep it off until you are comfortable with the cleanup window and know which conversations should not be kept.
Auto DeleteUse only for conversations you do not need.
Cleanup strategy
Archive first, delete only when you are sure.
Try Auto Archive before Auto Delete. Archive reduces clutter without removing the conversation.
Use folders for conversations you want cleanup rules to skip.
Start with a longer age rule, then tighten it after you see how it affects your workspace.
Avoid auto-deleting conversations that contain references, client work, invoices, research, or source material.
Pair cleanup rules with bulk actions when you want to tidy old work manually first.
FAQ
Questions about automatic ChatGPT cleanup.
Short answers about Auto Archive, Auto Delete, age rules, and skipping folders.
Can ChatGPT automatically archive old conversations?
ChatGPT does not provide a native auto-archive rule for old conversations. Superpower ChatGPT adds Auto Archive so old conversations can be archived after the number of days you choose.
Can I automatically delete old ChatGPT conversations?
Yes. Superpower ChatGPT can auto-delete old conversations based on age, but it is best to use this only for conversations you are comfortable removing.
Can I choose how old a conversation must be before cleanup?
Yes. Auto Archive and Auto Delete both use a day count, so you control the cleanup window.
Can cleanup skip conversations in folders?
Yes. Use the skip conversations in folders option when folders contain active or important work you do not want archived or deleted automatically.
Practical guide
Start with archiving, then refine your cleanup rule
Open cleanup settings and start with Auto Archive using a generous age threshold, such as 90 days. If your folders contain important work, enable the option to skip conversations in folders. Review the results before shortening the window or considering Auto Delete.
What to expect
Age alone does not tell you whether a conversation is valuable. Folders are excluded only when the skip option is enabled. Auto Delete is not an archive or a backup; keep it off for work you cannot afford to lose.
If something does not work
If cleanup affects more or fewer chats than expected, turn off the rule while you inspect the age setting and folder exclusions. Check archived conversations before assuming a chat was deleted. Export important work before enabling deletion.
Keep old ChatGPT conversations from taking over the sidebar.
Install Superpower, start with Auto Archive, protect foldered work, and only enable Auto Delete when your cleanup rule is clear.
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