How to Get Perplexity API Key
- George Apostolov
How to Get Perplexity API Key: step-by-step guide
Head over to the Perplexity website and click 'Sign In'.
After logging in, click on your profile picture in the top-right to access your account settings.
In the account menu, look for the API section and click 'View All' to see your options.
Select 'API' from the navigation menu to access your API dashboard.
Fill in the required information about your API usage needs and click 'Save' to proceed.
Time to fuel up! Add your payment method and click 'Done' to purchase API credits.
Finally, click the '+ Create key' button in the API Keys section to generate your shiny new API key.
Quick answer: To get your Perplexity API key, sign in to the website, open your account settings via your profile picture, and access the API section. Next, fill in your usage needs, save, add a payment method to purchase credits, and finally click Create key in the API Keys section to generate it.
About this tutorial
Generate your API key in the app by configuring your account settings, providing usage details, adding payment credits, and creating the key. This guide shows how to get Perplexity API Key in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the Perplexity website and click 'Sign In'" and finishing with "Finally, click the '+ Create key' button in the API Keys section to generate your shiny...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to get Perplexity API Key?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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