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How to Cite ChatGPT in American Psychological Association (APA 7th)

To cite ChatGPT in American Psychological Association (APA 7th), include model owner, model / response, date in the order APA sets out. The generator below builds the exact reference and in-text citation for you.

Citation style American Psychological Association (APA 7th)
Source type ChatGPT

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How to cite chatgpt in APA step by step

  1. Add the model owner. Enter the author or authors. Use the order shown and keep the spelling exactly as published.
  2. Add the model / response. Enter the title exactly as it appears on the source.
  3. Add the date. Add the year, and the full date where the style needs it.
  4. Add the tool url. Paste the full URL so readers can find the exact source.

APA chatgpt citation format

Below is the APA pattern for a chatgpt, shown as a worked reference and its matching in-text citation. Swap in your own details, or use the generator to do it automatically.

Reference list entry
OECD. (2023). Education at a Glance 2023. OECD Publishing. https://www.oecd.org/education/education-at-a-glance
In-text citation
(OpenAI, 2026)

Common chatgpt citation variations

How do I cite a chatgpt with no author in APA?

When there is no author, start the APA reference with the title, then the date. The in-text citation uses a short form of the title in place of the author name.

How do I cite a chatgpt with no date in APA?

If no date is given, APA uses an indication that the date is unknown in place of the year. Add the date you accessed the source where the style asks for it.

How do I cite a chatgpt with multiple authors in APA?

List the authors in the order they appear on the source. APA sets a point at which extra authors are shortened, so the generator applies that rule for you once you enter every name.

Cite any source in APA

Cite journal article Cite a journal article with author, journal, volume and DOI. Cite book Cite a book with author, title, publisher and year. Cite website Cite a web page with author, site name, URL and access date. Cite youtube video Cite a YouTube video with uploader, title, date and URL. Cite image Cite an image, figure or photograph with creator, title and source. Cite pdf Cite a PDF report or document with author, title and source.

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ChatGPT citation FAQ

What is the APA format for a chatgpt?

A APA chatgpt reference lists model owner, model / response, date, tool url in the APA order. See the worked example above for the exact punctuation and spacing.

Is the APA chatgpt citation generator free?

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