> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Solo User

> Set up Allo for yourself in minutes

## Setup for freelancers and solo entrepreneurs

Get your Allo account ready in 5 minutes. No team setup needed.

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## Setup steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose your plan">
    **Starter - \$16/month (billed annually)**

    * Mobile app
    * Business number
    * Call recordings and AI summaries
    * CRM integrations
    * SMS receive only

    **Business - \$45/month**

    * Everything in Starter
    * Desktop app (Mac & Windows)
    * AI Receptionist
    * SMS send and receive
    * 7-day free trial

    [Compare plans in detail](https://withallo.com/pricing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up with email address (recommended), phone number, Google, or Apple account.

    **Mobile app:**\
    [Download "Allo"](https://withallo.com/download) from App Store or Play Store, then tap "Log in"

    **Desktop:**\
    Go to [web.withallo.com](https://web.withallo.com)

    <Note>
      Desktop access requires Business plan.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your business number">
    Select a number from available options in your region. This becomes your professional business line.

    **Available:**

    * US numbers
    * Canada numbers
    * France numbers (landline)
    * UK numbers
    * And 50+ other countries on demand

    [Learn about phone numbers](/en/phone-numbers/understanding-allo-number)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Grant permissions">
    **Required:**

    * Microphone access (to make calls)
    * Notifications (call alerts and summaries)

    **Optional:**

    * Contacts sync (can be enabled later)

    You can change these anytime in your phone settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first call">
    Open the dial pad, enter a number, and call. Your Allo number displays to recipients.

    **During the call:**

    * Everything is recorded automatically
    * Transcript generated in real-time
    * AI prepares summary after you hang up
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## After your first call

Every call is automatically:

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    Full audio saved for playback anytime
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  <Card title="Transcribed" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn/media/allo-icons/note-pencil.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn&q=85&s=68a76a25bbaa28219119e0258b2b6d2c" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/note-pencil.svg">
    Converted to searchable text
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    AI extracts key points and action items
  </Card>

  <Card title="Synced" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/RgYoir1kmfhXIZ06/media/allo-icons/Integrations.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=RgYoir1kmfhXIZ06&q=85&s=17a406f2c623aa3c0ff4eec866c23c96" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/Integrations.svg">
    Sent to your CRM if connected
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Where to find your calls:**

Go to Inbox tab to see all calls with recordings, transcripts, and summaries.

[Learn about call recordings](/en/features/call-recordings)

***

## Next steps

### Essential setup

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Connect your personal number">
    Forward your existing phone number to Allo to get AI features on all incoming calls.

    **Benefits:**

    * Record calls to your personal number
    * AI summaries for all calls
    * Automatic CRM logging

    **Setup takes 2 minutes:** Settings > Connect my personal number > Follow automatic setup

    [Full setup guide](/en/phone-numbers/connect-personal-number)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Set up CRM integration">
    Connect HubSpot, Salesforce, Attio, or other CRMs for automatic call logging.

    **What syncs:**

    * Call recordings
    * AI summaries
    * Transcripts
    * Contact information

    **Popular integrations:**

    * HubSpot - Click-to-call and two-way sync
    * Salesforce - Call tracking
    * Attio - Automatic notes
    * folk - Recording sync

    [View all integrations](/en/integrations/overview)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configure business hours">
    Set when you're available so calls go to voicemail outside hours.

    **Setup:**

    1. Settings > Business hours
    2. Activate business hours
    3. Set schedule for each day
    4. Choose what happens outside hours

    **Options outside hours:**

    * Voicemail
    * AI Receptionist (Business plan)
    * Forward to another number

    [Learn about business hours](/en/features/business-hours)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Customize voicemail">
    Change your voicemail greeting to match your business.

    **Setup:**

    1. Settings > Voicemail
    2. Write your custom message
    3. Choose voice type
    4. Save and test

    AI reads your message with a natural voice.

    [Voicemail setup guide](/en/features/voicemail)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Advanced features (optional)

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    Intelligent call handling (Business plan only)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create IVR menu" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn/media/allo-icons/dial-pad.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn&q=85&s=680c34c5b35ea34263e152ae64c4d1eb" href="/en/features/ivr" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/dial-pad.svg">
    Press 1 for sales, 2 for support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enable Gatekeeper" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn/media/allo-icons/status-check.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn&q=85&s=d86b02f3da3432d1dca8a79593c71d5a" href="/en/features/gatekeeper" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/status-check.svg">
    Screen calls before answering
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy additional numbers" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn/media/allo-icons/sim-card.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn&q=85&s=640135c22d5f0e3ca003d76afde66a61" href="/en/phone-numbers/buy-additional-numbers" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/sim-card.svg">
    Get numbers from 50+ countries
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Tips for solo users

### Maximize your productivity

**Use email summaries:**\
Get call summaries sent to your email automatically. Enable in Settings > Profile > Work email.

**Connect Google Sheets:**\
Auto-log all calls to a spreadsheet for easy tracking and reporting.

[Google Sheets integration](/en/integrations/google-spreadsheets)

**Set up call forwarding:**\
Forward calls when you're busy to voicemail or another number.

[Call routing options](/en/features/call-routing)

***

## Upgrade to team later

Started solo but need to add team members?

**Easy upgrade:**

1. Upgrade to the business plan (contact us)
2. Go to Settings > Manage my team
3. Invite members by email
4. Each costs same as your plan
5. They get full access and their own number

[Learn about team features](/en/team/overview)

***

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can't make or receive calls">
    **Check:**

    * Internet connection is active
    * Microphone permission granted
    * App is updated to latest version

    **Try:**

    * Restart the app
    * Switch between WiFi and cellular data
    * Check subscription is active

    [View all common issues](/en/support/common-issues)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Call quality is poor">
    **Improve quality:**

    * Use headphones instead of speakerphone
    * Move closer to WiFi router
    * Close other apps using internet
    * Ensure minimum 1 Mbps connection speed

    [Call quality troubleshooting](/en/support/common-issues#call-quality)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Recordings not appearing">
    **Remember:**

    * Only calls through Allo app are recorded
    * Calls via "Call with iPhone" are not recorded
    * Processing takes 1-2 minutes

    **Check:**

    * Call appears in Inbox
    * Recording hasn't been deleted
    * Subscription includes recordings
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Personal number forwarding not working">
    **Common issues:**

    * Carrier doesn't support call forwarding
    * Authorization not granted
    * Wrong format when setting up

    **Solutions:**

    * Try manual setup method
    * Contact your carrier to enable forwarding
    * Temporarily disable Gatekeeper during setup

    [Forwarding troubleshooting](/en/phone-numbers/connect-personal-number#troubleshooting)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Need help?

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    Quick answers to common questions
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  <Card title="Contact support" icon="https://mintcdn.com/themobilefirstcompany/yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn/media/allo-icons/chat-bubble.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=yN5XCm7zDDPr0-yn&q=85&s=d1817ba8f8b3a0d440cf67199eb899cd" href="/en/support/contact" width="24" height="24" data-path="media/allo-icons/chat-bubble.svg">
    Get help from our team
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    Compare plans and features
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