> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://superwhisper.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Install Superwhisper on macOS 14 or later, or Windows 10 or 11. Start dictating in less than a minute.

Superwhisper runs on macOS 14 or later and on Windows 10 or 11. Pick your platform below.

> [!NOTE]
>
> If your company provides Superwhisper, follow [Activate Your Enterprise License](https://superwhisper.com/docs/enterprise/activate.md) first to sign in with your work email. Then come back here for your first dictation.

> [tab] macOS
>
> **1. Download and install**
>
> Superwhisper requires **macOS 14 or later**. Download it from [superwhisper.com](https://superwhisper.com), open the file, and drag Superwhisper into your **Applications** folder, then launch it.
>
> ![Superwhisper welcome screen shown on first launch](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi/images/screens/mac/onboarding-welcome.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi\&q=85\&s=fdbbbe9870728a28a636d7683859e05b)
>
> **2. Grant permissions**
>
> Superwhisper asks for permissions on first launch. Click **Allow** next to each one:
>
> * **Microphone**: to record your voice
> * **Accessibility**: to insert your dictation into apps
> * **System audio** (optional): to record calls with [Meetings](https://superwhisper.com/docs/meetings/overview.md)
>
> ![Superwhisper onboarding screen showing microphone and accessibility permissions granted](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi/images/screens/mac/onboarding-permission-mic.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi\&q=85\&s=70e125788fedd4eae3ad2e1ecf85a8e2)
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > If you skipped a permission, grant it later in **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone / Accessibility / Screen & System Audio Recording**.
>
> **3. Test your microphone and pick a shortcut**
>
> Say a few words and check that the waveform moves. Then pick the key you hold to dictate. **Right ⌘** is the default; click **Change shortcut** to use another.
>
> Superwhisper sets up your first mode, a Message mode with cloud models. To change models later, see [Create your first mode](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/choose-your-model.md).
>
> **4. Dictate your first text**
>
> Setup ends with a practice message: hold your shortcut, speak, and let go. Superwhisper pastes your words at the cursor. Dictate the same way in any app, or press **⌥ Space** (Option + Space) to start and again to stop.
>
> ![Superwhisper recording window showing an active waveform while dictating](https://mintcdn.com/superwhisper/5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi/images/screens/mac/recording-window-recording.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=5xbIlyHuHvVAPaBi\&q=85\&s=3c8be44c70c7698abfafb7fd27ee5036)

> [tab] Windows
>
> **1. Download and install**
>
> Download the Windows installer from [superwhisper.com/windows](https://superwhisper.com/windows) and run it. Superwhisper starts automatically and adds an icon to your system tray.
>
> > [!NOTE]
> >
> > If the app fails to launch with a missing DLL or Vulkan error, see [Superwhisper on Windows](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/windows.md#installation-problems).
>
> **2. Grant microphone access**
>
> Allow microphone access when Windows asks. You can check this later in **Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone**.
>
> **3. Follow the setup wizard**
>
> The wizard asks for your language, transcription model, and microphone. The defaults work well, and you can change everything later.
>
> **4. Dictate your first text**
>
> Click into any text field, press the recording shortcut shown during onboarding, speak, and press it again to stop. Superwhisper transcribes your words and pastes them at the cursor.

## Next steps

> [card] [Create your first mode](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/choose-your-model.md)
>
> Set up a Message mode and pick its model, cloud or local.

> [card] [Understand modes](https://superwhisper.com/docs/modes/modes.md)
>
> Modes shape your dictation into messages, emails, and notes.

> [card] [Essential settings](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/essential-settings.md)
>
> Set up shortcuts, sounds, and the options most people change first.

> [!NOTE]
>
> For iPhone, see [Superwhisper on iOS](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/ios.md). For Android, see [Superwhisper on Android](https://superwhisper.com/docs/get-started/android.md).


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