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What is Research mode?

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How Research works, what it is good at, how to export the report, and that free users get limited access.

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It answers 2 questions

  1. How do I use Perplexity for research, and can I get Pro free in India?
  2. Which AI search engine is best: Perplexity, ChatGPT search or Google AI Mode?

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  1. The official first steps: ask in plain language, follow up in the same session, use Pro Search and organise research in Projects. perplexity.ai Guide Getting started with Perplexity Perplexity
  2. How to keep sessions, files, instructions and connected tools in one shareable workspace. perplexity.ai Guide What are Projects? Perplexity
  3. Perplexity's own page on the Airtel offer of 12 free months of Pro, which ended on 16 January 2026. perplexity.ai Guide Perplexity Pro Airtel promo Perplexity
  4. Confirms users in India cannot yet subscribe in rupees and pay in US dollars. perplexity.ai Guide Paying in local currency Perplexity
  5. The discounted plan for verified students and educators, with everything in Pro. perplexity.ai Guide What is Education Pro? Perplexity
  6. Video How To Use Perplexity AI (Best AI Research Tool) Paul J Lipsky
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