How to Connect Your Favorite Apps in ChatGPT (And Why Small Biz Owners Should Care)

Have you ever wished your AI assistant could do more than chat, like pull files from Google Drive, create task lists in Notion, or even send emails? The good news is that it can now.

Thanks to a powerful new feature in ChatGPT Pro, small business owners can connect popular third-party apps directly into their ChatGPT interface—no coding required.

This blog shows you how to connect these apps in minutes and provides practical ways to use them, saving you hours every week.

🛠️ What Are ChatGPT App Integrations?

ChatGPT now supports built-in app integrations from tools like:

• Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Slack

• Zapier

• KAYAK, Expedia, Instacart, and more

When you connect an app, ChatGPT can:

• Search your documents

• Read or write into files

• Trigger workflows

• Send data across platforms (via Zapier)

This transforms your AI assistant into a power user, enabling it to work seamlessly across your existing tools to save you time.

🔌 How to Connect an App in ChatGPT (Step-by-Step)

As shown in this video tutorial, here’s how to connect an app to ChatGPT in just a few clicks:

1. Use ChatGPT Pro (GPT-4)

   You’ll need the Pro version to access tools and apps.

2. Start a New Chat in GPT-4

   In the dropdown menu at the top of the screen, select “GPT-4” and ensure that Tools are enabled (you should see a small puzzle piece icon).

3. Click on the Puzzle Icon (Tools Menu)

   This opens up the Apps area. Please scroll or search for the app you'd like to connect.

4. Select and Authorise the App

   Click the app (e.g., Google Drive), then follow the prompts to log in and give permission.

5. That’s it!

   Once connected, you can ask ChatGPT to search, read, or even write to these apps for you.