ChatGPT says “You’ve reached the maximum length for this conversation”
It goes on “but you can keep talking by starting a new chat.” Here’s how to bring your work with you.
Updated 18 October 2026
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Turn on chat history
Settings → Personalization → Memory → Reference chat history. A new chat can then find details from old ones when you ask.
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Paste what matters
Memory doesn’t keep every detail, so copy the key numbers and decisions into the new chat.
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Keep long work in a project
Chats in the same project can draw on each other.
Or with SkyOS
In a new chat, say “continue” and the memory’s name from your Memory page. ChatGPT gets its notes and the last few messages.
SkyOS saves as you chat, so connect it before your next long one. It works on ChatGPT’s free plan too.
Free while in beta. No card needed.