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# Do I need a Perplexity account to use Comet?

> You can browse the web and try basic AI features in Comet without a Perplexity account. See what signing in unlocks, from saved chats to sync across devices.

<p><b>Short answer:</b> No, you don’t need a Perplexity account to use Comet.<br />You can browse the web and try basic AI features right after installing the app.</p>

<p><br />However, signing in unlocks additional AI capabilities and lets you sync your history and preferences across devices.</p>

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<p><b>Why we recommend signing in</b></p>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Access to <b>saved chats</b> and <b>history</b></p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>More powerful AI features</b> and higher limits</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p><b>Sync</b> across devices for a smoother experience</p>
  </li>
</ul>


## Related topics

- [Getting Started & Setup](/help-center/help-center/comet/en/collections/18800265-getting-started-setup.md)
- [Log in to Perplexity](/help-center/help-center/comet/en/articles/12658050-log-in-to-perplexity.md)
- [My organization has restricted Comet](/help-center/help-center/en/articles/13531931-my-organization-has-restricted-comet.md)
- [Connecting Perplexity with Carbon Arc](/help-center/help-center/en/articles/14809930-connecting-perplexity-with-carbon-arc.md)
- [Account Management and Security](/help-center/help-center/en/articles/10352998-account-management-and-security.md)