In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Connect your Perplexity account to Rocket.
- Get your API key from Perplexity.
- Add it securely in Rocket to start using AI-powered search in your app.
Your API key stays safe with Rocket.
It is encrypted at rest and never exposed, so you can connect with confidence.
It is encrypted at rest and never exposed, so you can connect with confidence.
Before you begin
You’ll need:
- A Rocket account - rocket.new.
- A Perplexity account.
Connect Perplexity to Rocket
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Get your Perplexity API key
Visit your Perplexity account to create or copy your API key.
API keys control access to Perplexity’s smart search and Q&A models.
Keep your key private and rotate it if you believe it has been exposed.
Keep your key private and rotate it if you believe it has been exposed.
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Add your Perplexity API key in Rocket
You can connect Perplexity in two ways:Method 1: Use Rocket Chat (fastest)Method 2: From a Rocket project
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Open the chat panel and type something like:
Connect Perplexity AI to:Add a smart search bar.Return AI-generated answers from a knowledge base.Auto-summarize product pages or blog content.
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A popup will appear where you can paste and save your Perplexity API key instantly.
Perplexity integration popup in chat
This is ideal if you are already chatting with Rocket while building. No clicks, just action.
- Open any project.
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Go to Integrations.
Integrations tab
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Scroll to Perplexity and click it.
Perplexity integration card in Rocket
When you connect Perplexity from Project Settings, Rocket will not automatically create search flows.After saving your key, you must describe the AI search flow you want in chat for Rocket to implement it.
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Save your Perplexity API key in Rocket
- In Rocket’s Perplexity integration screen, paste your API key into the input field.
- Click Save to complete setup.
Success check: You will see a green dot next to Perplexity in your integrations list.
Important Security Notice:
Never paste your Perplexity API key directly into Rocket chat.
Always use the secure integration flow or the input provided in settings to connect your account safely.
Never paste your Perplexity API key directly into Rocket chat.
Always use the secure integration flow or the input provided in settings to connect your account safely.
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Update or remove your Perplexity API key
- Return to the Perplexity integration in Project Settings.
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You can update your API key or click Remove to disconnect.
Remove Perplexity integration
Perplexity is designed for fast, factual Q&A and document-level search.
Rocket uses it to help your users ask natural-language questions and get real answers.
Rocket uses it to help your users ask natural-language questions and get real answers.
You did it!
Perplexity is now connected to your Rocket project. You can now ask questions, generate answers, or create custom AI-powered search experiences.
Need help? We are here for you.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.
Email us at support@rocket.new or join our Discord community to get help, share ideas, and connect with other creators.