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Welcome to the Consensus FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our platform and features.

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What is Consensus and how does it work?

Consensus is an academic search engine, powered by AI, but grounded in scientific research. We use language models (LLMs) and purpose-built search technology (Vector search) to surface the most relevant papers to your query. We synthesize both topic-level and paper-level insights. Everything is connected to real research papers.

Summary <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10059914-how-to-use-the-summary-tool">(learn more here)</a>

Pro Analysis <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10008300-how-to-use-pro-analysis">(learn more here)</a>

The Consensus Meter <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10069920-understanding-the-consensus-meter">(learn more here)</a>

Search Filters <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922799-how-to-filter-searches-by-paper-details">(learn more here)</a>

Study Snapshot <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10065008-using-the-study-snapshot">(learn more here)</a>

Ask Paper <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10068241-how-to-chat-with-full-text-ask-paper">(learn more here)</a>

Saved Lists <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922807-how-to-save-lists-of-search-and-paper-results">(learn more here)</a>

Search History <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10068114-viewing-your-search-history">(learn more here)</a>

Integration with Reference Managers <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922811-how-to-integrate-consensus-with-reference-managers-endnote-zotero-paperpile">(learn more here)</a>

- Summary <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10059914-how-to-use-the-summary-tool">(learn more here)</a>
- Pro Analysis <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10008300-how-to-use-pro-analysis">(learn more here)</a>
- The Consensus Meter <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10069920-understanding-the-consensus-meter">(learn more here)</a>
- Search Filters <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922799-how-to-filter-searches-by-paper-details">(learn more here)</a>
- Study Snapshot <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10065008-using-the-study-snapshot">(learn more here)</a>
- Ask Paper <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10068241-how-to-chat-with-full-text-ask-paper">(learn more here)</a>
- Saved Lists <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922807-how-to-save-lists-of-search-and-paper-results">(learn more here)</a>
- Search History <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/10068114-viewing-your-search-history">(learn more here)</a>
- Integration with Reference Managers <a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922811-how-to-integrate-consensus-with-reference-managers-endnote-zotero-paperpile">(learn more here)</a>

How should I format my search query?

Here are some examples below, you can also check out our help article:<a href="https://help.consensus.app/en/articles/9922660-how-to-search-best-practices"> How to Search</a>

Try single-word searches to start learning about a subject or topic

- e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=avocados&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avocados</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=cancer&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cancer</a>

See how two concepts relate to each other

- e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Magnesium%20and%20Sleep&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magnesium and Sleep</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Vitamin%20C%20and%20colds&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vitamin C and colds</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Impact%20of%20climate%20change%20on%20GDP&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Impact of climate change on GDP</a>

Ask ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ type questions

- e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20lack%20of%20sleep%20increase%20Alzheimer%E2%80%99s%20risk%3F&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Does lack of sleep increase Alzheimer’s risk?</a>

Add an instruction for Pro with your search

- <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20immigration%20improve%20local%20economies%3F%20Group%20together%20pro%20and%20con%20cases&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Does immigration improve local economies? Group together pro and con cases</a>

- Try single-word searches to start learning about a subject or topic
 - e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=avocados&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avocados</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=cancer&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cancer</a>
- See how two concepts relate to each other
 - e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Magnesium%20and%20Sleep&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magnesium and Sleep</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Vitamin%20C%20and%20colds&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vitamin C and colds</a> or <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Impact%20of%20climate%20change%20on%20GDP&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Impact of climate change on GDP</a>
- Ask ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ type questions
 - e.g. <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20lack%20of%20sleep%20increase%20Alzheimer%E2%80%99s%20risk%3F&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Does lack of sleep increase Alzheimer’s risk?</a>
- Add an instruction for Pro with your search
 - <a href="https://consensus.app/results/?q=Does%20immigration%20improve%20local%20economies%3F%20Group%20together%20pro%20and%20con%20cases&amp;pro=on&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Does immigration improve local economies? Group together pro and con cases</a>

Yes, Consensus offers a free tier that allows you to explore our features. However, upgrading to a Premium subscription unlocks unlimited use of all features.

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1. Sign in to your Consensus account 
2. Click the circle profile icon in the bottom left corner of the screen
3. Click Manage subscription

How to change my default language?

Follow these steps to change your settings to receive Pro Analysis responses, summaries, and key takeaways in your preferred language:

Log in to your Consensus account at <a href="https://consensus.app/search/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://consensus.app/search/</a>.

Click the circle profile icon (circle) in the bottom left corner.

Use the language dropdown to choose your preferred language.

1. Log in to your Consensus account at <a href="https://consensus.app/search/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://consensus.app/search/</a>.
2. Click the circle profile icon (circle) in the bottom left corner.
3. Select 'Manage account'.
4. Use the language dropdown to choose your preferred language.

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What is Consensus and how does it work?

How should I format my search query?

Can I use Consensus for free?

How to manage my subscription?

How to change my default language?

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