Getting Started with GROK
Visual Walkthrough
Learn how to access, configure, and use GROK’s advanced search and reasoning tool:
Grok In Search: Start by typing “Grok” into your search engine — it’s the AI platform built by the team behind X (formerly Twitter).
Click the Official GROK Listing: Find the official Grok link and click to access the platform directly.
Sign In or Sign Up for GROK: You can use your existing X, Google, or Apple account to sign up or log in instantly.
Creating Your GROK Account: If you’re new to GROK, fill in the sign-up details to activate your account and begin.
Explore Paid Program Options: In the bottom-right corner, click to learn about GROK’s pricing — it includes both free and paid plans.
Choose Monthly or Annual Billing: Paid plans can be billed monthly or annually, depending on your needs — this screen breaks down the pricing.
Enable Web Search with the Dropdown: Use the dropdown menu inside GROK to enable or disable Search for real-time web browsing.
Choose Between Deep or Deeper Search: Select between Deep Search or Deeper Search for more advanced reasoning and multi-step research.
Turn on “Thinking Mode” for GROK: Enable the “thinking” process to let GROK take more time with your query — allowing for deeper analysis.
Type In Your Query Prompt: Enter your question or topic — in this walkthrough we’ll run the query using Deeper Search with reasoning enabled.
Watch Deeper Search in Action: GROK begins its Agentix-powered analysis — this process takes longer but provides more in-depth results.
Review the Completed Research: Once the process finishes, you’ll see a synthesized response that includes citations and curated data.
Copy the Output to Your Document: You can copy GROK’s final output to any word processing tool for editing or saving.
Share Results via Public Link: GROK also lets you share a unique link to your results — perfect for collaboration or referencing.
GROK Includes Key Citations: At the end of the report, GROK highlights the most relevant sources instead of dumping a long list — giving you focused references to act on.
Grok AI: A Guide to Its Unique Search Modes and Citation Features
Grok is an AI platform created by the owners of X, formerly known as Twitter. Users can access Grok by searching for it online. They can log in using their existing Twitter accounts or opt for their Google or Apple accounts. The platform is free to use, but it also offers a premium version that includes additional features.
Upon logging in, users encounter a user interface that features a section in the bottom right corner detailing the available paid programs. Grok provides a basic plan at no cost, alongside a paid plan that can be billed on a monthly or annual basis. While Grok operates similarly to other AI platforms, it is distinguished by its unique set of AI tools.
Users have the ability to customize their experience through a dropdown menu that allows them to enable or disable web browsing capabilities. They can also select from various search modes, including Advanced Search, Reasoning, Deep Search, and Deeper Search. The platform includes a feature that enables a thinking process, which allows Grok to take additional time to process requests for more thorough results.
When a user submits a query with the Deeper Search option activated, Grok displays its processing in real time. This search process is not immediate; it involves multiple operations occurring simultaneously, referred to as an Agentix search. The video pauses at this point, indicating that the next segment will cover Grok completing the search process.
After Grok finishes processing a request, users can copy the results to their preferred word processing software. They also have the option to share a link to the results with others. A significant feature of Grok is its ability to provide key citations at the end of the search results. This feature synthesizes information from various websites, highlighting the most relevant sources in relation to the user's query, rather than merely listing all sources utilized. The text concludes with a note of thanks and an invitation to view another video.
