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

# Common Issues

> Quick fixes for the most frequently reported problems.

## Text Not Pasting

**Symptoms:** Transcription appears in the Voice Log but isn't pasted into your app.

**Solutions:**

1. Check that **Settings > General > Auto-paste transcription** is enabled
2. Verify the target app has an active text field with focus
3. Try completely quitting Vowen (right-click tray > Quit) and relaunching
4. On macOS, ensure Accessibility permission is granted
5. Try switching text insertion method: **Settings > General > Text Insertion Method** → "Direct typing"

<Tip>If only a "v" appears when pasting, the app may not support standard paste. Switch to "Direct typing" method in Settings > General.</Tip>

## "Local Whisper Server Is Not Running"

**Symptoms:** A banner appears saying the server isn't running, clicking restart doesn't help.

**Solutions:**

1. Delete the current model and re-download it (Settings > Models)
2. Check that your antivirus hasn't quarantined model files
3. Try a different model (e.g., switch from Base to Tiny to test)
4. On Windows, ensure Visual C++ Redistributable is installed
5. Enable **Resource Efficient Mode** in Settings > General as a workaround

## "Thank You" Appears in Output

**Symptoms:** The transcription outputs "Thank you." even though you didn't say it.

**Cause:** This is a known Whisper hallucination that occurs when the model processes silence.

**Solutions:**

* Start speaking immediately when you press the shortcut (don't wait)
* Enable **cloud silence detection** in Settings > Recording
* Vowen's junk detection catches most of these automatically — if you're seeing it, update to the latest version

## First or Last Word Cut Off

**Symptoms:** The beginning or end of your speech is missing from the transcription.

**Solutions:**

* Pause for half a second after pressing the shortcut before speaking
* Continue speaking for a brief moment before releasing the shortcut
* This is being continuously improved — make sure you're on the latest version

## Shortcut Not Working

**Symptoms:** Pressing the shortcut does nothing.

**Solutions:**

1. **macOS:** Ensure Accessibility permission is granted (System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility)
2. After granting permission, fully quit and relaunch Vowen
3. Check for conflicts with other apps that use the same shortcut (close WisprFlow, Superwhisper, etc.)
4. Try recording a new shortcut in Settings > Shortcuts
5. On macOS, the Fn key may not register right after installation — restart the app

See [Shortcut Issues](/troubleshooting/shortcut-issues) for more detailed troubleshooting.

## Recording Indicator Not Showing

**Symptoms:** You hear the recording sound but don't see the indicator pill.

**Solutions:**

* The indicator may be on a different monitor — check all screens
* Try restarting Vowen
* Check **Settings > General > Recording Indicator Position** (top/bottom)

## App Running Slow / High Memory

**Symptoms:** Vowen using excessive CPU or RAM.

**Solutions:**

* Enable **Resource Efficient Mode** (Settings > General, at the bottom)
* Switch to a smaller model (Tiny/Base instead of Large)
* The Large v3 model uses 3-4 GB RAM — this is normal
* Models are only loaded when transcribing; they should idle between uses

See [Performance](/troubleshooting/performance) for more details.

## Cloud Model Not Working

**Symptoms:** Selected a cloud model but getting no transcription output.

**Solutions:**

1. Check your internet connection
2. Verify your API key is correct (Settings > Models or AI Setup)
3. Check the provider's status page for outages
4. Try completely quitting and relaunching Vowen
5. Check your API usage — you may have hit rate limits on the free tier

## Still Stuck?

If none of the above solves your issue:

* Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/vowen) for help from the team and other users
* Check the specific troubleshooting pages in the sidebar for more detailed guides