The DeepSeek R1 option in Perplexity can be found in the dropdown menu where you type your prompt. Here's how to access it:
1. Open Perplexity Web on your desktop and sign in to your account.
2. Look for the dropdown menu below the prompt box that previously said "Pro".
3. Click on this dropdown and change it from "Pro" to "Reasoning with R1".
It's important to note that this option is not located in the model selector or settings menu. The dropdown for DeepSeek R1 has replaced the previous "Pro" switch. Keep in mind that you get only three queries a day with the free version, and for more queries, you'll need a Perplexity Pro subscription.
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