Opening ChatGPT Using Copilot Key on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

To configure the Copilot key for launching the ChatGPT app, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Text input. Then, choose the “Custom” option under the “Customize Copilot key on keyboard” setting and select “ChatGPT.”
This guide is relevant only for newer Windows 11 devices that include a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard.

UPDATE (12/17/2025): With the recent rollout of the ChatGPT app by OpenAI for Windows 11, users can now enhance their AI engagement by remapping the Copilot key on their keyboard to seamlessly launch this application. This guide details the straightforward procedure to modify this setting.

If you own a new Windows 11 laptop or desktop, chances are it features a Copilot key. However, due to Microsoft’s evolving strategy regarding its AI platforms, this key does not have an assigned function. Consequently, if you wish to utilize the ChatGPT app efficiently, remapping the Copilot key to launch it is a sensible and practical adjustment.

How to Remap the Copilot Key to Open ChatGPT on Windows 11

Follow these steps to reassign the Copilot key to directly open the ChatGPT application:

Launch the Settings app on Windows 11.
Select Bluetooth & devices.
Open the Keyboard section.
In the “Customize Copilot key on keyboard” section, select the Custom option.
Now, pick the ChatGPT app from the list.
Finally, confirm your selection by clicking the Select button.

Upon completing these steps, the OpenAI ChatGPT app will be activated the next time you press your Copilot key.

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Currently, the ChatGPT app is exclusively accessible to Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Education subscribers. Ensure you are running version 24H2 or a later release to find the “Customize Copilot key on keyboard” option. If you do not see this setting, it may be necessary to update your device to the November 2024 cumulative update or a newer version.

Note that this customization only applies to the official ChatGPT app; it does not extend to the web app accessible through browsers like Edge or Chrome.

For users who have installed ChatGPT as a web app, a convenient alternative is to pin it to your Taskbar, ideally in close proximity to the Start button. This way, you can quickly launch the application using the “Windows key + 1” keyboard shortcut.