Download Canto and sign in
Updated 16 Aug 2026 · iOS, Android, Web
Canto is on the App Store for iPhone, on Google Play for Android, and at usecanto.com in any modern browser. You sign in before anything else — an account is required because your recordings live in the cloud and sync across devices.
Where do I download Canto?
- iOS — search for Canto on the App Store (iOS 17 or later).
- Android — search for Canto on Google Play.
- Web — no download; open usecanto.com and sign in.
The same account works everywhere. A recording made on your phone appears on the web a moment later, and the other way round.
Which sign-in methods work on each platform?
| Sign-in method | iOS | Android | Web |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign in with Apple | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Continue with Google | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft | — | Yes | Yes |
| Sign in with email (password) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email link (passwordless) | — | — | Yes |
If a method isn't available on the device in front of you, sign in on the web with the same account instead — for example, Microsoft sign-in works on Android and the web but not on iOS.
How do I sign in for the first time?
- Open the app or usecanto.com.
- Choose your app language when asked — this sets the interface and AI language, not the transcription language. Transcription detects the spoken language automatically.
- Pick a sign-in method. With Sign in with email, enter your address and a password and choose Sign in — an account is created if you don't have one.
- Grant microphone access when prompted so you can record.
By continuing you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, linked on the sign-in screen.
Do I have to use the same method every time?
Use the same method for the same email address. Each sign-in method creates its own credential, so signing in with Google one day and email the next can hit "That email is already registered with a different sign-in method." If you see that message, go back and use the method you originally signed up with. See Which sign-in methods can I use? for linking details.
One thing to know about Sign in with Apple: if you choose Hide My Email, Apple gives Canto a relay address. That relay is your account identity — signing in later with your real email creates a separate, empty account.
Troubleshooting
I signed in but my recordings aren't there
You're probably in a different account — check whether you used a different method or a hidden Apple relay address. See My recordings don't sync across devices.
Sign-in fails or loops
See I can't sign in.