Quick summary
A follow-up sequence GPT is a custom ChatGPT model you configure with specific instructions, conversation starters, and uploaded knowledge to automate structured follow-up messaging. This guide walks you through every step — from opening the GPT builder to publishing your finished GPT with custom access settings.
Steps
- On ChatGPT's main interface, open the left-side panel and click 'Explore GPTs'.
- Tap 'Create' at the top-right corner to start building a new GPT.
- Switch the tab from Create to 'Configure' to access the full setup options.
- Click the 'Add' icon to upload a display photo that represents your follow-up sequence GPT.
- Enter a unique GPT Name and Description into their respective input fields.
- Click the 'Instructions' entry box and write a comprehensive description of the GPT's profile, behavior, function, and capabilities.
- Type prompt examples one by one into the 'Conversation Starters' input field to guide users through the first step.
- Click 'Upload Files' under the Knowledge section to import external reference documents for additional context.
- Open the Capabilities section and tick the checkboxes next to the GPT functions you want to enable, then configure any Actions for third-party integrations.
- Go to the Preview Area, type a prompt into the input box, and click 'Submit' to test your GPT's initial output.
- If satisfied with the performance, click 'Create' at the top-right corner to proceed.
- Select your preferred access configuration, then click 'Save' to finalize the settings.
- Your follow-up sequence GPT is now created and published and ready to use.


