What data can Perplexity Computer access?

Reaches the apps you connect (Gmail, Outlook, GitHub, Slack, Notion, etc.) and the web; disconnect from Plugins/Connectors via the three-dot menu > Disconnect. Personal Computer can read and write local folders you choose and control native Mac apps.

Does Perplexity Computer ask before sending, buying or deleting?

Yes. Stated for Personal Computer: "Sensitive actions require approval, and every session includes a full audit trail." Kill switch included. Cloud Computer "check[s] in if it truly needs you"; no general approval rule published for it.

Does Perplexity Computer use my data to train AI models?

Yes, unless you opt out. Free, Pro and Max: "AI data retention" for training is on by default; toggle it off in Preferences (applies only to data collected after opting out). Enterprise data is never used for training. Brain memory entries are not used to train models.

Where does Perplexity Computer run, and is it isolated?

Every task runs in an isolated cloud sandbox with a real filesystem and browser; the open-source SPACE platform behind it uses Firecracker microVMs with credentials kept outside each task's VM. Portable Computer can run fully on your own NVIDIA/AMD hardware.

How long does Perplexity Computer keep my data?

Personal data is kept while your account is active and removed from Perplexity's servers within 30 days of account deletion. No Computer-specific retention period is published.

Safety Work agent by Perplexity

Is Perplexity Computer safe?

Short answer It depends on what you connect. Perplexity says it asks before sensitive actions, training on your data: yes, unless you opt out; these are the vendor's own statements, not tests.

5 of 6 safety questions answered on Perplexity's own pages , Asks before sensitive actions: Yes , Trains on your data: Yes, unless you opt out , Not published: sees your passwords

What Perplexity states about connecting your accounts. AideDex reports the vendor's published statements, each linked to its source; it does not test or audit them. "Not published" means we found no statement, not that the answer is no. Facts checked up to Oct 23, 2026.

Can you get it

Status Available
Where No country list published (The vendor publishes no country list or worldwide statement)
Plan $200/mo (Cheapest plan that includes it: Perplexity Max)

Perplexity Computer: countries, plans, capabilities →

The six questions

5 of 6 answered

What data can Perplexity Computer access?

Reaches the apps you connect (Gmail, Outlook, GitHub, Slack, Notion, etc.) and the web; disconnect from Plugins/Connectors via the three-dot menu > Disconnect. Personal Computer can read and write local folders you choose and control native Mac apps. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
Does Perplexity Computer ask before sending, buying or deleting?

Yes
Stated for Personal Computer: "Sensitive actions require approval, and every session includes a full audit trail." Full quote
Stated for Personal Computer: "Sensitive actions require approval, and every session includes a full audit trail." Kill switch included. Cloud Computer "check[s] in if it truly needs you"; no general approval rule published for it.
perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
Can Perplexity Computer see my passwords?

Not published Perplexity does not state this on the pages we checked.
Does Perplexity Computer use my data to train AI models?

Yes, unless you opt out
Free, Pro and Max: "AI data retention" for training is on by default; toggle it off in Preferences (applies only to data collected after opting out). Full quote
Free, Pro and Max: "AI data retention" for training is on by default; toggle it off in Preferences (applies only to data collected after opting out). Enterprise data is never used for training. Brain memory entries are not used to train models.
perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
Where does Perplexity Computer run, and is it isolated?

Every task runs in an isolated cloud sandbox with a real filesystem and browser; the open-source SPACE platform behind it uses Firecracker microVMs with credentials kept outside each task's VM. Portable Computer can run fully on your own NVIDIA/AMD hardware. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
How long does Perplexity Computer keep my data?

Personal data is kept while your account is active and removed from Perplexity's servers within 30 days of account deletion. No Computer-specific retention period is published. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23

Other things Perplexity states

3 statements

Computer for Enterprise: SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO, audit logs, with every query in its own secure sandbox. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
Spending: tasks consume credits (100 credits = $1); auto-refill is off until you turn it on, and you can set monthly spending limits. If credits run out, tasks pause rather than cancel. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23
Enterprise: data is never used for training, uploaded files are kept 7 days, and orgs with 50+ Enterprise Pro seats or an Enterprise Max seat can set custom retention. perplexity.ai · checked Oct 23

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