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What is a Thread?

How do threads work and how to use them.

Daniela Gomez avatar
Written by Daniela Gomez
Updated over 2 weeks ago

A Thread is a full back-and-forth conversation with Perplexity. It includes your initial question, any follow-up queries, and all of Perplexity's responses. Threads allow for a seamless flow of search, information, and and knowledge expansion.


What is a Thread?

A Thread is a full back-and-forth conversation with Perplexity. It includes your initial question, any follow-up queries, and all of Perplexity's responses. Threads allow for a seamless flow of search, information, and and knowledge expansion.

Managing Threads

What can I do in a Thread?

Within a Thread, you can:

  • Give the conversation a title for easy reference

  • Share the Thread with others

  • Edit your original queries

  • Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper or explore new angles

Can I edit or adjust the sources I get on a Thread?

Yes, you can edit or adjust sources on a Thread by clicking the edit query icon at the bottom of a response.

How do I edit a Thread’s name?

By default, a Thread’s title is your first question. Click on the Thread title at the top of the interface, next to “+ Collection” to edit the title.

Can I view my previous Threads?

To view your previous Threads, click “Library” on the left side menu.

Can I recover a deleted Thread?

Once a Thread is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. To prevent accidental deletions, we've added confirmation prompts.

What happens to Threads when I'm not signed in?

When a user creates Threads while not signed into their Perplexity account, the author of the Thread is considered "anonymous," and therefore, the Thread is not saved long-term. These anonymous Threads will be visible for 14 days, after which they will disappear permanently without the possibility of recovery.

To ensure that a Thread is accessible long-term, please sign into your account. All Threads created while signed in will be automatically saved to your Thread Library.

Privacy and security

Are my Threads private?

Yes, your Threads are private and only for your reference by default. They only become public if you choose to share them.

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