The Team-GPT app provides powerful and flexible tools to facilitate meaningful interactions with ChatGPT. One such feature is the System Prompt. This guide will walk you through the process of using the System Prompt feature, highlighting its purpose, location, and potential impact on conversations.

What are the Custom Instructions**?**

The System Prompt is a predefined text or instruction included in every request to ChatGPT within the Team-GPT app. It is always the first message in any conversation, which assists in setting the context for subsequent interactions.

It's important to note that, while the Custom Instructions are always included, there might be instances when, due to too many messages, some earlier messages are omitted from the context. Despite this, the System Prompt remains intact, ensuring a consistent conversation starter.

Where to Find the Custom Instructions**?**

Workspace administrators can access and configure the Custom Instructions. It can be found within the workspace settings under the "Advanced setup" tab.

How to Use the Custom Instructions**?**

While the use of the Custom Instructions is straightforward, careful consideration is required in crafting the content. As it sets the initial context, its content might impact the conversation in unforeseen ways. To mitigate this, admins should carefully review and test the prompt content before implementing it across all conversations.

Note that the Custom Instructions are applied only for new conversations. If a conversation is already ongoing, changes to the System Prompt won't affect it. Currently, once a conversation is created with a particular version of the System Prompt, it cannot be changed. However, the functionality to modify the System Prompt within ongoing conversations is in development and will be available soon.

Every new conversation initiated after changes to the System Prompt will use the latest version of the prompt.

Steps to Configure the Custom Instructions

  1. Access the Workspace Settings: As an administrator, navigate to the workspace settings in the Team-GPT app. This can typically be found in the main menu or dashboard.
  2. Go to the 'Advanced setup' Tab: Within the workspace settings, locate and select the 'Advanced setup' tab.
  3. Edit the Custom Instructions: Here, you will find the option to edit the Custom Instructions. Make sure to review the changes carefully as they can affect the direction of the conversation.
  4. Save Changes: Once satisfied with the changes, save them. These will be applied to any new conversations initiated thereafter.
  5. Reset to Default: If you want to reset the prompt you might click Reset and then Save again. This will rollback the changes and it will affect only new conversations.

Conclusion

The Custom Instructions are a valuable tool for guiding and managing conversations within the Team-GPT platform. It enables administrators to set a predefined instruction for every interaction with ChatGPT, helping to control the context and direction of the conversation. However, careful consideration is needed in its usage due to its potential impact on the chat flow. By understanding and properly implementing the Custom Instructions, you can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your interactions with ChatGPT.