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

# Your first meeting

> Set up Anarlog and try a private demo before your next call.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Anarlog">
    [Download Anarlog](https://anarlog.so/download), open it, and follow the setup screen. See [Install the desktop app](/desktop-installation) to choose the right macOS, Windows, or Linux build.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow audio access">
    Allow **Microphone** so Anarlog can hear you. Allow **System Audio** so it can hear everyone else on the call.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish the optional setup">
    Sign in if you want Anarlog Cloud, sync, or connected calendars. Choose where Anarlog stores its local data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the private demo">
    Open **Welcome to Anarlog** and click **Join & record**. Anarlog opens a prerecorded meeting and treats it like a real call.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the result">
    When the video ends, return to Anarlog and stop listening. Open **Memos**, **Summary**, and **Transcript** to see what Anarlog captured.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Find your way around

* The sidebar keeps upcoming meetings and recent notes within reach.
* The center of the app shows the open memo, summary, or transcript.
* **Chat** works with the open meeting and any additional context you add.
* **Settings** controls audio, AI providers, storage, sync, imports, integrations, and developer tools.

You can rename a note from its title and keep several notes open in tabs. A meeting note stays useful before, during, and after the call.

## Record a real meeting

Open a calendar event or create a note, then click **Join & record** or **Record** in the top-right corner. See [Record meetings](/meetings) for the full flow.

If Anarlog cannot hear the call, start with [audio troubleshooting](/troubleshooting#audio-is-missing).


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