Use Perplexity in your browser, without installing anything

Perplexity is an AI that answers your questions using sources from the web. You don’t need to install anything: everything happens in your browser. This tutorial walks you through each step, from your first visit to your first question.

Open Perplexity in your browser

Open your usual browser. In the address bar, type perplexity.ai and press Enter. The service’s home page appears.

If the page does not load properly, update your browser before trying again.

Check that your browser is compatible

Perplexity lists the following minimum versions: Chrome 132 or later, Firefox 146 or later, Edge 139 or later, Safari 17 or later. On iPhone and iPad, you need iOS or iPadOS 17 or later.

Comet, Brave, and Arc are also listed, with no minimum version specified. This list is not exhaustive.

Minimum versions can change. For the exact requirements, check the official “Supported browsers” page or the page for your app store.

Try it without an account, with limits

You can use Perplexity without creating an account. Some features are available, but not all of them.

To access Pro Search, upload files, and find your past sessions, you need to sign in. Usage limits on the free plan vary across official pages: check the website for the current conditions.

Create an account (optional)

To sign in, the simplest option is to use your Apple or Google account. Click the sign-in button, then choose the matching option.

You can also sign in by email, with a sign-in link or a one-time code sent to your inbox. Creating a password is not supported.

If you are between 13 and the age of majority, a parent or guardian must accept the terms of use before you sign up.

Ask your first question

Type your question in the input box in the middle of the page. Write it the way you would speak to a person, and be specific. The clearer your request, the more useful the answer.

For example: “What are the pros and cons of electric bikes in the city?” Then press Enter to get the answer.

Check the sources

Perplexity displays citations linked to the web pages it used. Click a citation to open the original source.

Make a habit of checking important information before you use it. A sourced answer still needs to be verified, especially for health, money, or legal matters.

What’s next?

Try asking, for example:

• “Summarize the main differences between a fixed-term contract and a permanent contract in France, with your sources.”
• “Compare three ways to reduce my home electricity use, and say which one is the easiest to set up.”