Perplexity Spaces let you organize searches and share them with others. By default, a Space is private and visible only to you. But you can change its visibility so anyone with the link can view it, even if they do not have a Perplexity account. This article walks you through the exact steps to make your Space public.
Making a Space public is useful for sharing research, reference collections, or project findings with a broad audience. You control whether the Space is private, shared with specific people, or open to anyone. The process takes less than a minute once you know where the settings are.
This guide covers the requirements, step-by-step instructions for web and mobile, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Key Takeaways: Making a Perplexity Space Public
- Space Settings > Share > Change to Public: Switches the Space from private or shared to public, viewable by anyone with the link.
- Copy Public Link button: Generates a unique URL you can send to anyone without a Perplexity account.
- Pro or Teams subscription required: Public Spaces are only available on paid plans; Free accounts cannot make Spaces public.
What a Public Perplexity Space Does and What You Need
A Perplexity Space is a collection of searches, sources, and notes grouped around a topic. When you make a Space public, anyone who has the link can view its contents. They do not need to log in or have a Perplexity account. They can see all the queries, answers, and sources you have added to that Space.
Public Spaces are read-only for visitors. They cannot edit, add searches, or change settings. Only you and any collaborators you add can modify the Space.
Before you can make a Space public, you need a Perplexity Pro or Teams subscription. Free accounts have no option to change a Space to public. You also need at least one Space already created. If you have not created a Space yet, go to the Spaces page and click the Create Space button.
Prerequisites Checklist
Confirm these before proceeding:
- You are logged into a Perplexity Pro or Teams account
- You have at least one Space created
- You are the owner of the Space you want to make public
Steps to Make a Perplexity Space Public on Desktop
Follow these steps in the Perplexity web app at perplexity.ai.
- Open the Space you want to share
Go to the Spaces page from the left sidebar. Click on the Space name to open it. The Space must be selected before you can access its settings. - Click the Share button
In the top-right area of the Space view, locate the Share button. It looks like a share icon or the word Share. Click it to open the sharing panel. - Change the sharing setting to Public
In the sharing panel, you see three options: Private, Shared with specific people, and Public. Select Public. A confirmation dialog may appear. Click Confirm or Change to Public to apply the change. - Copy the public link
After changing to Public, a Copy Link button appears. Click it to copy the unique URL for your Space. This link is the only way others can access the Space. - Send the link to anyone
Paste the copied link into an email, message, or document. Anyone who clicks it can view the Space without logging in.
Steps to Make a Perplexity Space Public on Mobile
The Perplexity mobile app for iOS and Android has the same sharing options. The layout differs slightly from the desktop version.
- Open the Perplexity app and go to Spaces
Tap the Spaces icon at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a folder or a grid icon. Find and tap the Space you want to share. - Tap the Share icon
At the top-right of the Space screen, tap the Share icon. It resembles a box with an upward arrow or the word Share. - Select Public from the sharing options
In the pop-up menu, tap Public. If a confirmation appears, tap Confirm. The Space visibility changes immediately. - Copy the link
Tap Copy Link to save the public URL to your clipboard. You can also share directly to messaging apps from this menu. - Distribute the link
Paste the link into any app or send it directly from the share menu. Recipients do not need a Perplexity account to view.
Common Mistakes and Limitations When Making a Space Public
The Public Option Does Not Appear in My Space Settings
This happens when you are on a Free Perplexity account. Public sharing is a Pro and Teams feature only. Upgrade your subscription from Settings > Subscription to access public Spaces. If you already have a Pro account, log out and log in again to refresh your permissions.
Visitors Cannot See the Space Even With the Link
Make sure the Space visibility is set to Public and not Shared with specific people. The Shared with specific people option requires recipients to have a Perplexity account and be added as collaborators. Public Spaces have no such restriction. Open the sharing panel and verify that Public is selected. If it is still Private, repeat the steps to change it.
I Want to Make the Space Private Again After Sharing
You can change the visibility back at any time. Open the sharing panel and select Private. The old public link stops working immediately. Any existing copies of the link become invalid.
Visitors Can Only See the First Few Searches
Public Spaces show all content added to that Space. If visitors see only partial content, check whether you have multiple Spaces or if the Space contains subfolders. The public view displays the main Space content only. Subfolders are not visible to public visitors. Move all content you want to share into the top level of the Space.
I Cannot Find the Share Button on Mobile
On mobile, the Share button is at the top-right corner of the Space screen. If you do not see it, tap the three-dot More menu first. The Share option may be inside that menu depending on your app version. Update the Perplexity app to the latest version from your app store to ensure the button appears in the standard location.
Perplexity Free vs Pro: Space Sharing Features
| Item | Free Plan | Pro Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Create Spaces | Yes, up to 3 Spaces | Unlimited Spaces |
| Private Spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Share with specific people | No | Yes, up to 10 collaborators |
| Public Space (anyone with link) | No | Yes |
| Copy public link | No | Yes |
Making a Perplexity Space public is a straightforward process available to Pro and Teams subscribers. You can change the visibility from the Share panel on desktop or mobile, copy the link, and send it to anyone.
After you share the Space, check that the link works by opening it in a private browser window. This confirms the Space is truly public and accessible without a Perplexity account.
If you need to update the Space content later, the public view updates automatically. There is no need to regenerate the link unless you change the Space back to private. For teams, consider using the Teams plan if you need granular permissions like edit-only access for specific collaborators.