# Getting Started

### Create an Account

You can create an account using:

#### Wallet-Based Login

Supports Web3 authentication via:

* Ethereum (EVM-compatible chains)
* Solana

Wallet authentication uses signed messages. No private keys are stored.

New accounts receive 5 free credits automatically.

### Dashboard Overview

The dashboard includes:

* Credit balance display
* New transcription button
* Live transcription button
* Session list
* Search and filters
* Billing access

### Understanding Credits

#### Credit Definition

1 credit = 1 minute of audio processing.

#### Usage Rules

* Audio transcription: 1 credit per minute
* Live transcription: 1 credit per minute (rounded up)
* Video: 1 credit per minute + 3 credits per GB
* Translation: 1 credit per \~3,000 tokens

Credits are deducted after successful processing.

Subscription credits reset monthly.\
Top-up credits do not expire.

### Your First Batch Transcription

#### Step 1: Upload File

* Click New Transcription
* Upload audio/video file or paste URL

Supported audio formats:\
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM

Supported video formats:\
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM

#### Step 2: Processing

Status lifecycle:

* Pending
* Queued
* Processing
* Completed
* Failed

Processing speed example:

* 6-minute file ≈ 40–60 seconds

#### Step 3: Review Transcript

Once completed, you can:

* Read timestamped segments
* Copy text
* Download transcript
* Translate

### Your First Live Transcription

#### Step 1: Start Session

* Click Start Live Transcription
* Allow microphone access

#### Step 2: Speak

* Words appear in real-time
* Interim text updates continuously
* Final segments stabilize automatically

#### Step 3: End Session

* Click Stop manually\
  or
* Auto-ends at 1 hour

Transcript is saved as a session automatically.

### Best Practices for Accuracy

For optimal transcription quality:

* Use clear audio
* Avoid overlapping speakers
* Minimum 16kHz sample rate
* Reduce background noise
* Use external microphone when possible

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