How to Create a New Space in Perplexity

Creating a Space in Perplexity lets you organize your searches, sources, and collections around a specific topic or project. A Space acts like a dedicated folder where you can gather related threads, set a custom AI focus, and share the Space with collaborators. This article explains what a Space is, how to set one up step by step, and what to avoid when managing Spaces.

You will learn the exact steps to create a Space, configure its AI focus, and invite team members. By the end, you will be able to build focused research environments that keep your work organized and accessible.

What Is a Perplexity Space and Why Use It

A Space in Perplexity is a container for related searches, threads, and collections. Each Space has its own set of settings, including a default AI focus mode, privacy level, and optional shared members. When you create a Space, every new search you perform inside that Space uses the focus mode you selected. This saves you from switching focus manually for each query.

Spaces are useful when you work on multiple projects simultaneously. For example, you can have one Space for a market research report, another for a technical documentation project, and a third for personal learning. Each Space keeps its threads separate, so you never mix up search results from different contexts.

Before creating a Space, ensure you have a Perplexity account. Spaces are available on the free plan, but some features like unlimited shared Spaces or advanced privacy controls may require a Pro subscription.

Steps to Create a New Space in Perplexity

Follow these steps to create a Space from scratch. The interface looks the same on the web app and the desktop browser version.

1. Open the left sidebar
   On the Perplexity home screen, look at the left side of the page. You will see the Spaces section below your recent threads. Click the + button next to the Spaces heading.
2. Name your Space
   A dialog box appears. Type a descriptive name in the Space name field. Use a name that reflects the project or topic, for example “Q3 Marketing Analysis” or “Python Tutorials”.
3. Add a description
   In the Description field, write one or two sentences about what the Space contains. This helps you and collaborators understand the Space’s purpose at a glance.
4. Choose a focus mode
   Click the Focus mode dropdown. Select the default search domain for all threads in this Space. Options include Web, Academic, Writing, Math, and Video. Choose the mode that matches your main use case. You can change this later in Space settings.
5. Set the privacy level
   Below the focus mode, you see the Privacy toggle. Leave it set to Private if only you should access the Space. Switch to Shared if you plan to invite other people. Shared Spaces generate a link you can send to collaborators.
6. Create the Space
   Click the Create Space button at the bottom of the dialog. The Space appears in your left sidebar under Spaces.

After creation, the Space opens automatically. You can start typing queries in the search bar at the top. All results and threads you generate will be stored inside this Space.

Configuring Space Settings After Creation

You can adjust Space settings at any time. Click the Space name in the left sidebar, then click the gear icon or the three-dot menu next to the Space name. From the settings panel, you can:

• Change the Space name or description.
• Switch the default focus mode.
• Toggle privacy between Private and Shared.
• Delete the Space permanently.

If you set the Space to Shared, you will see a Share link section. Copy the link and send it to collaborators. People with the link can view and search within the Space. You can revoke access by changing the privacy back to Private.

Common Mistakes and Things to Avoid

Creating Too Many Spaces Without Organizing Them

Spaces are not meant for one-off searches. If you create a new Space for every small query, your sidebar becomes cluttered. Instead, group related topics into broader Spaces. For instance, use one Space for all work-related research and another for personal interests.

Forgetting to Set the Focus Mode

If you leave the focus mode on the default Web setting, searches inside the Space will use the general web index. For academic or mathematical queries, you must switch to Academic or Math mode. Set the correct focus mode at creation time to avoid manual switching later.

Sharing a Space Without Checking Privacy

When you share a Space, all threads inside become visible to anyone with the link. Do not share Spaces that contain sensitive personal data unless you are certain the recipients are trusted. You cannot selectively hide individual threads within a shared Space.

Deleting a Space by Mistake

Deleting a Space removes all threads and collections inside it permanently. There is no recycle bin or undo option. Before deleting, export any important threads by copying the text or using the share feature.

Perplexity Free vs Pro: Space Features

Feature	Free Plan	Pro Plan
Number of Spaces	Unlimited	Unlimited
Shared Spaces	Limited to 3 active shared Spaces	Unlimited shared Spaces
Privacy controls	Private or Shared with link	Private, Shared with link, or password-protected
Focus modes	All modes available	All modes available
Collaborator limit per Space	5 collaborators	Unlimited collaborators

Spaces on the free plan work well for individual use. The Pro plan removes sharing limits and adds password protection for sensitive Spaces.

You can now create a Space in Perplexity to organize your research around specific projects. Start by naming your Space and setting the correct focus mode for your topic. For advanced collaboration, consider upgrading to Pro to unlock unlimited shared Spaces and password protection.