Setup Guide

Mac

1. Download and install

1. Download Flow from wisprflow.ai.

2. Open the downloaded file and drag Wispr Flow into your Applications folder, following the orange arrow.

3. Launch Wispr Flow from Applications. The app icon appears in your menu bar when it's running.

2. Sign in or create an account

1. Click Sign in via browser. Your default browser opens to the Flow login page, where you can sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO, or email/password.

2. Return to the desktop app. Your session transfers back automatically.

3. Grant permissions

1. Click Allow on the microphone permission card, then click Allow on the native macOS dialog. If you previously dismissed it, clicking Allow opens System Settings to the right page.

2. Click Allow on the accessibility permission card. Flow uses this to insert spoken words into other apps.

3. If you denied or skipped a permission, open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone (or Accessibility) and turn on Wispr Flow.

4. Complete the tutorial

1. Click Continue through the intro screens.

2. Answer the "Tell us about yourself" and typing-habits questions.

3. Review the Privacy notice.

4. Test your microphone — speak aloud and confirm the audio bars respond. Click Change microphone to select a different one.

5. Set your keyboard shortcut by pressing the keys you want to use. On MacBooks, the fn key is the default. Use Edit shortcut to change it.

6. Select the languages you speak, or leave it on auto-detect.

7. Follow the "Try It Yourself" demos in simulated Gmail and Notion windows. Hold (or double-tap) your shortcut, say something, then release. Text appears in the demo window when it works.

8. Try the Transform demo. Dictate into the text editor with your speed shortcut, then highlight text and use the precision shortcut to see an Original vs. Transformed comparison.

5. Finish setup

1. Configure your privacy preferences. Setup is complete when the Flow Hub appears, showing a welcome header, your dictation shortcut, recent activity, and stats.

Hold down your shortcut key in any app to start dictating — or double-tap it if onboarding instructed you to use that gesture.

Windows

1. Download and install

1. Download Flow from wisprflow.ai.

2. Open the installer and follow the on-screen steps.

3. Launch Wispr Flow from the Start menu. The app icon appears in your system tray when it's running.

2. Sign in or create an account

1. Click Sign in via browser. Your default browser opens to the Flow login page, where you can sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO, or email/password.

2. Return to the desktop app. Your session transfers back automatically.

3. Grant permissions

1. Allow microphone access if Windows prompts you.

2. If you skipped the prompt, open Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and turn on access for Wispr Flow.

4. Complete the tutorial

1. Click Continue through the intro screens.

2. Answer the "Tell us about yourself" and typing-habits questions.

3. Review the Privacy notice.

4. Test your microphone — speak aloud and confirm the audio bars respond. Click Change microphone to select a different one.

5. Set your keyboard shortcut by pressing the keys you want to use. Use Edit shortcut to change it.

6. Select the languages you speak, or leave it on auto-detect.

7. Follow the "Try It Yourself" demos in simulated Gmail and Notion windows. Hold (or double-tap) your shortcut, say something, then release. Text appears in the demo window when it works.

8. Try the Transform demo. Dictate into the text editor with your speed shortcut, then highlight text and use the precision shortcut to see an Original vs. Transformed comparison.

5. Finish setup

1. Configure your privacy preferences. Setup is complete when the Flow Hub appears, showing a welcome header, your dictation shortcut, recent activity, and stats.

Hold down your shortcut key in any app to start dictating — or double-tap it if onboarding instructed you to use that gesture.

iOS

1. Download and install

1. Open the App Store and search for Wispr Flow.

2. Tap Get to install the app.

3. Tap the Wispr Flow icon on your Home Screen to open it.

2. Sign in or create an account

1. Sign in with Google, Apple, or tap More Options to use Microsoft, SSO, or email/password.

2. Create an account if you're new — enter your email, a password (6–72 characters, can't match your name), and your full name.

3. Complete the CAPTCHA and verify your email before continuing.

3. Enable the Flow Keyboard

1. Watch the on-screen walkthrough, then tap Go to Settings to open your keyboard settings.

2. Enable Wispr Flow and turn on Allow Full Access. The Flow Keyboard appears in your list of keyboards when it's added correctly.

4. Complete the tutorial

1. Answer the "Tell us about yourself" question.

2. Tap through the keyboard walkthrough cards (Flow in Apps, Tap to Speak, Check to Complete) using Next.

3. Practice dictating by tapping the microphone button and speaking. Tap Allow when prompted to grant microphone access. You'll see a "Congrats!" message after your first dictation.

4. Configure your privacy preferences.

5. Allow or skip push notifications when prompted.

6. Select the languages you speak. Setup is complete when you return to the main screen.

Flow is ready to use. Switch to the Flow Keyboard in any app and tap the microphone to dictate.

Android

1. Download and install

1. Open the Google Play Store and search for Wispr Flow.

2. Tap Install to download the app.

3. Tap the Wispr Flow icon on your Home Screen to open it.

2. Sign in or create an account

1. Sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, SSO, or email/password.

2. Create an account if you're new — enter your email, a password (6–72 characters, can't match your name), and your full name.

3. Verify your email before continuing.

3. Grant permissions

1. Allow Wispr Flow to appear over other apps when prompted (overlay access).

2. Tap Open settings on the accessibility guide screen, enable Wispr Flow, then tap Agree on the legal consent screen.

3. Allow Flow to keep running in the background when prompted. This step can be skipped.

4. Complete the tutorial

1. Tap Get started to begin onboarding.

2. View the intro screens about how Flow works.

3. Select the languages you speak.

4. Practice dictating by tapping the Flow Bubble and speaking when you see the "Say something!" prompt.

5. Practice press-and-hold dictation in the push-to-talk tutorial.

6. Configure your privacy preferences.

7. Allow or skip push notifications when prompted. Setup is complete when you return to the main screen.

5. Personalize your writing style (optional, English only)

If English is your selected language, you'll see a Make Flow sound like you card. Choose a style for each category — Personal (Formal, Casual, or Very Casual) and Work, Email, and Other (Formal, Casual, or Excited). Tap through the preview cards to see a sample, then select the one you want for each category. Tap Skip to set this up later in Settings.

Flow is ready to use. The Flow Bubble appears when you tap into any text field.

Get Flow on your phone

Already using Flow on desktop? Download the mobile app by scanning the QR code or texting yourself the download link from Help → Try mobile app in the desktop app.

Referred by a friend

If someone referred you, you'll see their name and a 1-Month Free Trial badge on the Flow Pro onboarding page, with a message like "{Name} gifted you a month of unlimited access to Flow."

Promotional offers

If you signed up through a promotional offer (for example, from a partner or publication), you'll see a Promotional Offer badge and a personalized message like "You've unlocked Flow Pro!" along with the source of your offer (e.g., "Enjoy 2 weeks free from TechCrunch").

Your extended trial begins when you upgrade to Flow Pro. You won't be charged until your trial period ends.

I'm getting an "email already registered" error

Your email is already linked to a different sign-in method (like Google or Apple). Flow detects which provider you used and prompts you to sign in with the correct one.

I didn't receive the verification email

Check your spam or trash folder for an email from support@wisprflow.ai. If it's not there, request a new verification email from the sign-in screen.

The microphone test isn't detecting my voice

Select a different microphone from the dropdown. If you have multiple audio devices, switch between them until the audio bars respond when you speak.

Can I set up writing style personalization later?

Yes. Open Settings and look for the writing style options. Writing styles are only available when English is your selected language.

Can I change my language settings later?

Yes. Add or remove languages anytime in Flow's settings. On desktop, you can also leave it on auto-detect and Flow will recognize the language you're speaking.

My onboarding looks different from what's described here

Flow occasionally updates its onboarding. The core steps (language, shortcut, microphone test, privacy preferences) are the same for everyone, but the visual layout and some prompts may vary. Some users see a double-tap activation prompt instead of hold — both gestures launch dictation.

Why is Privacy Mode locked on for me?

Privacy Mode is locked on if your organization's IT admin has enforced zero data retention (ZDR), or if you've personally signed the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement. It cannot be toggled off.

Can I combine a discount code with a promotional offer?

No. Promotional offers and discount codes can't be combined. If you try to apply a second promo code, you'll see an error that you already have a promo applied.

Onboarding buttons appeared mid-screen or content was cut off on Android (foldables and landscape)

On foldable devices or when using landscape orientation, the "Next" button could appear in the middle of the screen and onboarding content didn't scroll correctly. This was fixed in version 1.8.4. To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to version 1.8.4 or later from the Google Play Store.

2. Relaunch the app — the "Next" button now stays pinned to the bottom of the screen and onboarding content scrolls correctly on all screen sizes and orientations.

Can't get past the permissions step during Mac onboarding

This was caused by a bug where Flow didn't properly verify permission state during onboarding, fixed in a recent update. To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.

2. Check which permission is highlighted in the error and open System Settings → Privacy & Security to re-enable it.

3. Return to the Flow onboarding screen — the error should clear and you can continue.

Setup gets stuck in a loop and never completes

This was caused by a bug in the onboarding flow, fixed in a recent update. To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.

2. Relaunch the app — you should be able to complete setup normally.

Dictated text was coming out all lowercase on Windows

This was caused by a bug where Flow on Windows incorrectly lowercased dictated text during onboarding and within the app, fixed in a recent update. To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.

2. Relaunch the app — dictated text now maintains proper capitalization.

"Start at login" wasn't working on Windows

This was caused by a bug where the setting could stop working after an app update, fixed in a recent update. To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.

2. Relaunch the app — toggling Start at login on/off works correctly, and the setting stays active after future updates.

Bugs fixed in recent Android updates

Several crashes and bugs were fixed in recent Android updates, including:

• A crash when deleting a transcript from the home screen

• A crash that could occur while navigating between screens

• A crash on certain onboarding screens with scrollable content

• An error affecting how dictated words were processed

• A conflict when the same word appeared in both your personal dictionary and your team's dictionary

To resolve:

1. Update Wispr Flow to the latest version from the Google Play Store.

2. Relaunch the app.