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Get One Year of ChatGPT for Free?A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting GPT Go (India) at Zero Cost

Chloe Parker

2026-01-23 16:00 · 7 min read

Recently, many users have been discussing a new opportunity: ChatGPT is promoting the GPT Go subscription in India, and eligible users may be able to obtain up to one full year of free access. For those who regularly use AI tools but don’t want to pay a monthly subscription, this is undoubtedly a very attractive option.

This article organizes the methods currently circulating online into a clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial, helping you understand the entire process and the key details to watch out for.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This guide is based solely on publicly available information and commonly shared workflows. Success is not guaranteed for every account. The final result depends on what is shown on the official ChatGPT website.

1. What Is GPT Go? Why Is There a “One-Year Free” Offer?

GPT Go is a subscription plan launched by ChatGPT in certain regions at a relatively lower price, mainly to expand into emerging markets. At present, India is running a promotional campaign, and some users see a “one-year subscription offer” or an equivalent free plan when upgrading to GPT Go—hence the widespread attention.

In simple terms:

  • ChatGPT is running regional market promotions
  • GPT Go serves as the promotional entry point
  • Under specific conditions, users may get one year of access at zero cost
ChatGPT Promotional Benefit Eligibility

2. What You Need to Prepare Before Starting

Before proceeding, make sure you have the following ready:

  • A ChatGPT account that can log in normally
  • A static residential proxy IP that supports India
  • A PayPal account (Hong Kong users are also supported)

Once these are prepared, you can move on to the actual steps.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Getting One Year of GPT Go for Free

Below is the workflow that has been successfully tested by the largest number of users. It is recommended to follow the steps strictly and avoid skipping any part.

Step 1: Switch to India Using a Cliproxy Residential Proxy IP

  • Activate a Cliproxy residential proxy plan
  • Select India as the region
  • Use it together with a fingerprint browser if possible
  • Visit IPlark.com to confirm that your browser environment is detected as India

The purpose of this step is to let the system identify your location as India, so the corresponding subscription plan is displayed.

Step 2: Visit the Official ChatGPT Website and Choose an Upgrade

After switching your IP to India:

  • Open the official ChatGPT website
  • Log in to your account
  • Click “Upgrade” or the relevant upgrade entry
  • Select the GPT Go subscription plan

Step 3: Switch the Region to the European Union (EU) on the Subscription Page

This is a critical step in the entire process.

On the subscription or checkout page:

  • Find the region selector at the bottom-right corner
  • Switch the region to European Union (EU)
  • Common selectable countries include:
    • Germany
    • France

After switching, the system will display the corresponding payment methods.

Step 4: Complete Checkout Using PayPal

  • Choose PayPal as the payment method
  • Follow the prompts to complete authorization

Many users report that although this is a subscription process, the actual charge is 0, or no immediate payment is deducted, and the GPT Go plan is successfully activated.

📌 Tested result: Hong Kong users can also use PayPal—an Indian credit card is not required.

4. One Must-Do Step After Success (Very Important)

⚠️ Set a reminder to avoid automatic renewal!

Recommended actions:

  • Use your phone or a calendar app
  • Set a reminder for:
    • One month before the subscription expires
  • When the time comes, manually log into your account and cancel the subscription

This allows you to enjoy the service for a full year while avoiding unnecessary charges later.

5. Common Questions & Risk Warnings

Q1: Is success guaranteed?

No.

  • The promotion varies by region and account
  • Official rules may change at any time
  • Some accounts may not see the same subscription offer

Q2: How long will this promotion last?

There is currently no official end date. It falls into the category of:

“Use it while it’s available—it may disappear at any time.”

Q3: Is there any risk to my account?

Any operation involving region switching carries some uncertainty.

Recommendations:

  • Use a normal personal account
  • Avoid frequent country or region changes
  • Do not share, resell, or abuse the account

6. Summary

If you are a frequent ChatGPT user and want to reduce your usage costs, this GPT Go promotion in India is definitely worth paying attention to.

The overall process is not complicated. The key points are:

  • Use a Cliproxy residential proxy IP and set the region to India
  • Switch the subscription page region to the EU
  • Complete checkout using PayPal
  • Set a reminder and cancel the subscription on time

One final reminder: all promotions are time-limited. If it’s available and works for you, that’s when you truly benefit.

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