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

# Quick Start

> Get started with Utter in under 2 minutes

Start here: install Utter, allow permissions, then make your first dictation.

## Step 1: Download Utter

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    Download Utter from [utter.to](https://utter.to), then drag it to your **Applications** folder.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    Download Utter from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6753176013).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Step 2: Complete Onboarding

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Complete Onboarding">
        Open Utter and follow the in-app onboarding flow. It handles setup for you, including microphone and accessibility access.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **What to expect:** Utter can now record your voice and insert text directly where your cursor is active.

    **If that did not work:** Open [Permissions](/troubleshooting/permissions) and re-check access settings.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Complete Onboarding">
        Open Utter and follow the in-app onboarding flow. It handles setup for you, including microphone access.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **What to expect:** Utter can now capture your voice for dictation.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Step 3: Start Dictating

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Press the Shortcut">
        Press `⌘⇧R` (Command + Shift + R) to start recording.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Speak Naturally">
        Say what you want to write.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Stop Recording">
        Press `⌘⇧R` again.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **What to expect:** Your text is inserted at the current cursor position.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iOS">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Tap Record">
        Tap the record button in Utter.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Speak Naturally">
        Say what you want to write.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Stop Recording">
        Tap stop when finished.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **What to expect:** Your transcription appears in the app and is ready to copy or share.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  On macOS, you can change the default shortcut in **Settings > Shortcut**.
</Tip>

## What's Next?

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    Format your voice into emails, notes, and more
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