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What should I do if ChatGPT is down?

If ChatGPT is down, use alternatives like Claude (claude.ai), Google Gemini (gemini.google.com), or Perplexity (perplexity.ai). These work independently and are often more reliable. Most ChatGPT outages resolve within 1-2 hours.

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