Perplexity AI Tutorials
What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered answer engine that fundamentally changes how we find information online. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity delivers direct, concise answers to your questions by searching the web in real time. Every response is backed by citations from credible sources, allowing you to verify the information instantly. It combines the power of advanced large language models (like GPT, Claude Sonnet, Sonar, etc.) with the vastness of the internet to function like a knowledgeable research assistant.
How to Access Perplexity
You can start using Perplexity AI through several platforms:
Perplexity Comet Browser
Web Browser: Simply visit the following URL
- https://www.perplexity.ai/
Mobile Apps: Download the dedicated app for iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play).
Desktop Apps: Native applications are available for both macOS and Windows.
Install Comet browser
Subscription Plans
Perplexity’s interface
Perplexity’s interface is clean and intuitive, divided into three main sections 2:
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Navigation Bar (Top-left): This is your control center.
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Home: The main search page. -
Discover: Explore trending topics and popular searches. -
Spaces: A collaborative workspace for organizing research by topic or project. -
Library: Access your entire search history and saved threads. -
New Thread: Start a fresh conversation.
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Search Area (Center): The main workspace where you interact with the AI.
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Search Bar: Type your questions here.
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Focus Button: Select where Perplexity should search (e.g., Web, Academic, Video).
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Attach Button: Upload files (PDFs, text files) for the AI to analyze.
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Pro Search Toggle: Activate for more in-depth, comprehensive answers.
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Settings Panel (Bottom-left): Manage your account, upgrade to Pro, and switch between Personal and Incognito Mode—a privacy feature that prevents your queries from being saved to your history
Perplexity Spaces
Perplexity Spaces are shared workspaces where you can:
- Organize your research threads by project or topic.
- Invite team members or friends to contribute.
- Upload and share project-specific files and links.
This keeps all context and information for a project in one place, making team collaboration seamless.
SONAR AI Model
Perplexity API
The Perplexity API provides programmatic access to Perplexity’s family of powerful LLMs (like sonar, sonar-pro, and others). It’s designed to deliver accurate, real-time, and web-connected answers to user queries, making it an excellent choice for building applications that require up-to-date information retrieval and reasoning.