# How to Set Perplexity as Search Engine

> To set Perplexity as your search engine, open Settings, go to Search engine, and select Manage search engines and site search. Add Perplexity by entering the required details, then click the three dots next to it and select Make default.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-set-perplexity-as-search-engine/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4dc8ab56e05a00ff97a4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
2. Then, select 'Settings'.
3. In the left-hand menu, click 'Search engine'.
4. Then, click 'Manage search engines and site search'.
5. Scroll to the bottom and click 'Add'.
6. In the 'Add site search' window, enter the name, shortcut, and URL.
7. Once done, click 'Add'.
8. Click the three dots next to Perplexity.
9. Click 'Make default' to set Perplexity as a default.