How to Sign Up for a Perplexity Account

You want to create a Perplexity account to access the AI-powered search engine and its advanced features. A Perplexity account lets you save your search history, customize your experience, and upgrade to Pro for additional capabilities. This article explains the sign-up process step by step using a web browser or the mobile app. You will learn what information you need and how to complete registration in under two minutes.

What You Need Before Signing Up for Perplexity

Perplexity is a free AI-powered search engine that answers questions with real-time web sources. A Perplexity account is required to save your search history, create and manage Spaces, and use the Pro version with access to GPT-4, Claude, and other advanced models. You can sign up using a web browser at perplexity.ai or through the official Perplexity mobile app for iOS and Android. The only prerequisites are a stable internet connection and either a Google or Apple account, or a valid email address. No payment information is required for the free tier.

Steps to Sign Up for a Perplexity Account

You can create a Perplexity account using one of two methods: sign in with an existing Google or Apple account, or register with your email address. Both methods are quick and require no more than a few clicks.

Method 1: Sign Up Using Google or Apple Account

1. Open the Perplexity website or app
   Go to perplexity.ai in your web browser, or open the Perplexity app on your mobile device.
2. Click the Sign Up button
   On the homepage, locate the blue “Sign Up” button at the top-right corner. Click it to open the registration options.
3. Choose Continue with Google or Continue with Apple
   On the sign-up page, you will see two buttons: “Continue with Google” and “Continue with Apple.” Click the one you prefer.
4. Authorize the connection
   If you selected Google, a new window will open asking you to choose a Google account and grant Perplexity permission to access your name, email address, and profile picture. Click “Continue” or “Allow” to proceed. If you selected Apple, follow the on-screen prompts to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
5. Complete the sign-up
   After authorization, Perplexity redirects you to the main search interface. Your account is now active. You can start searching immediately.

Method 2: Sign Up Using Email Address

1. Go to the Perplexity sign-up page
   Navigate to perplexity.ai and click the “Sign Up” button at the top-right corner.
2. Enter your email address
   In the sign-up form, type your email address into the “Email” field. Use a personal or work email that you can access.
3. Create a password
   Type a strong password into the “Password” field. Perplexity requires a minimum of 8 characters. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for security.
4. Click the Sign Up button
   After entering your email and password, click the blue “Sign Up” button below the form.
5. Verify your email address
   Perplexity sends a verification email to the address you provided. Open your email inbox, find the message from Perplexity, and click the “Verify Email” or “Confirm Account” button inside the email. If you do not see the email, check your spam or junk folder.
6. Log in to your new account
   After verification, return to the Perplexity website or app. Click “Log In” at the top-right corner, enter your email and password, and click the “Log In” button. Your account is now ready to use.

Common Issues During Perplexity Sign-Up

Verification Email Not Received

If you sign up with an email address and do not receive the verification email, wait a few minutes. Check your spam or junk folder. If the email still does not appear, request a new verification link by going to the Perplexity login page, clicking “Forgot password?” and following the reset process. You can also try signing up with a different email address or using the Google or Apple sign-up method to bypass email verification entirely.

Google or Apple Sign-In Fails

If you click “Continue with Google” or “Continue with Apple” and the authorization window does not open, your browser may be blocking pop-ups. Allow pop-ups from perplexity.ai in your browser settings. On mobile, ensure the Perplexity app has permission to open Google or Apple authentication pages. After enabling pop-ups, refresh the page and try again.

Password Requirements Not Met

When signing up with an email address, Perplexity requires a password of at least 8 characters. If you receive an error about password length, create a longer password. Avoid using spaces or special characters that may cause issues. Use a password manager to generate and store a strong password.

Perplexity Free vs Pro Account Features

Item	Free Account	Pro Account
Price	$0 per month	$20 per month
Search model	Perplexity default model	GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini, and more
Search queries per day	Unlimited basic searches	Unlimited with priority access
File uploads	Limited to 3 per day	Unlimited file uploads
Spaces creation	Up to 5 Spaces	Unlimited Spaces

After signing up for a free Perplexity account, you can use the search engine immediately. To upgrade to Pro, go to Settings > Subscription and choose the Pro plan. Pro unlocks advanced AI models, more file uploads, and unlimited Spaces. You can start with a free account and upgrade later if you need more power.

Now you have a Perplexity account and can search with real-time sources, save your history, and create Spaces for organized research. To get the most out of your account, try using the Focus feature in the search bar to narrow results to Academic, Video, or Writing sources. For Pro users, switching between GPT-4 and Claude 3 in the model selector can give you different answer styles for complex questions.