Perplexity VPN: Sourced Search Answers and Your Location
Perplexity's answers come with a row of source links, and people use it for research, price checks and the latest news. Because it searches the web live, your approximate location can shape answers to "local" questions, and the source sites you open see the visitor's IP. This page explains what changes with HZVPN on.
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What a VPN does for Perplexity
When you ask Perplexity something, the question goes to Perplexity, which searches the web and assembles the answer. The source links in that answer connect you straight to those sites when opened.
With HZVPN on, your local network only sees encrypted VPN traffic, and the source sites you open see the HZVPN server's IP.
Hide your IP when opening sources
Perplexity often cites news sites, forums and blogs. Opening them lets those sites log the visitor's IP. With HZVPN on, they log the server's address.
Name the city for "near me" questions
Questions about weather, restaurants or opening hours may use your IP's approximate location. With a VPN on, naming the city in the question gives a better answer.
Research in the library
On school and library networks, HZVPN encrypts your connection. Check your institution's network rules first.
Pick a location near you
In Malaysia, try Malaysia (4 servers); in Singapore, try Singapore (24). Staying close keeps location-based answers closer to you.
Perplexity and VPNs: three things to know
Some come down to how search works; others to platform rules.
Source sites may ask for checks
Many people share each VPN server IP, so some source sites may ask for a CAPTCHA. Complete it, or switch server locations and open the link again.
Availability and terms per the official ones
Perplexity's service and paid plans are offered under its published terms. Use it accordingly; HZVPN cannot change those rules.
Questions go to Perplexity
A VPN only encrypts the connection between you and the HZVPN server. Your questions and uploaded files still go to Perplexity for processing.
Ways to use Perplexity
The website, mobile apps, desktop app and developer API.
Website
Use it in a browser. The HZVPN app on Windows and macOS encrypts browser traffic, including the source sites you open.
Mobile apps
HZVPN runs on Android 9+ and iOS 13+. Asking by voice on the move, a network switch can cut an answer short.
Desktop app
Perplexity also has a desktop app. With HZVPN on, its traffic goes through the encrypted tunnel too.
Developer API
Developers calling the Perplexity API should follow its terms. HZVPN's Linux command-line client works on servers.
Get started in 3 steps
Sign up and download
Create an HZVPN account on our website, then download the app for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux.
Pick a server location
Choose one of 43 server locations in the app and tap connect. If it doesn't feel right, switch to another any time.
Open the app you want to use
Ask Perplexity a question, then open one source link to check it loads; if the source site asks for a check, complete it or switch server locations.
Getting more accurate answers with a VPN on
1. For location-based questions, put the city or country in the question, such as "bookshops open at weekends in Kuala Lumpur", rather than just "near me".
2. Pick an HZVPN location close to where you really are, so the approximate location Perplexity sees is closer to you.
3. When you need material from a particular country, say the country and language in the question; it's more direct than changing your IP.
4. Check the facts in an answer against its sources. If a source won't open, switch server locations or disconnect the VPN and try again.
HZVPN features that help with Perplexity
We only list features HZVPN actually has today. If a feature isn't listed here, please don't assume it exists.
43 server locations, 265 servers
265 servers in 43 locations, so you can pick one close to where you actually are.
Switch locations any time, no limit
When a source site asks for a check, switch locations in one tap and open it again, as often as needed.
One account, several devices
Your phone, tablet and computer can all sign in with the same HZVPN account. Devices online at the same time: 3 on VIP, 5 on SVIP (the app shows the current limit).
Free, VIP and SVIP tiers
Free routes work as soon as you sign up, currently in United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Canada, France, Thailand and United Kingdom. Upgrade to VIP or SVIP when you need more locations.
Frequently asked questions
With HZVPN on, will Perplexity answer for another region?
Location-based questions may use the server's location. Put the city or country in your question for a more accurate answer.
Why do I get a CAPTCHA when opening Perplexity's source links?
Many people share each VPN server IP, so some sites ask for checks more often. Complete it or switch server locations.
With a VPN on, can Perplexity no longer see my questions?
No. A VPN only encrypts the connection between you and the HZVPN server; your questions still go to Perplexity for processing.
Does the Perplexity desktop app work through HZVPN?
Yes. With HZVPN connected on Windows or macOS, the app's traffic goes through the encrypted tunnel.
Do I need to switch my IP to research another country?
Usually not. Naming the country and language in your question is normally more direct.
Ready when you are
Sign up for an HZVPN account to use the free servers. Upgrade later if you need more server locations or more devices online at once.
Server numbers come from our server list (43 locations, 265 servers). They change with maintenance; the app always shows the current list.