Welcome to CrossMeet. This guide covers the basic path from registration to a first translation session. UI details may change between versions; follow the client where it differs.

1. What you'll get

CrossMeet is a Windows desktop app providing:

Real-time bidirectional simul-interpret (ASR + LLM translate + TTS)
Language coverage determined by the configured recognition, translation, and speech engines
Hybrid local + cloud engines
Professional features: glossary, knowledge base, quick phrases

2. System requirements

Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
8 GB RAM minimum
Disk space for the application and any local models installed on demand; current download and client prompts are authoritative
Optional: a compatible NVIDIA GPU for local engines that support GPU acceleration
Network access for registration, activation, and API-based engines

3. Register

Visit crossmeet.com, click "Sign up" top-right
Enter email + password, you'll receive a verification email
Click the link in the email to complete verification

4. Pick a plan

After registration, open the pricing page and choose an available Pro plan:

Monthly $9 / month: short-term trials, project-based use
Yearly $39 / year (recommended): best long-term value
Lifetime $99 one-time: forever + all future updates

Payments use Stripe (international cards), Alipay, or WeChat Pay. Eligible new users receive a 14-day Pro trial without a card.

5. Complete payment

After successful payment you immediately receive:

Email containing your license_key (format CMK-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
Account dashboard updated with the issued license

Keep the license key safe and do not share it. The account page is authoritative for the license's device allowance.

6. Download & install

Visit crossmeet.com/download
The page shows a Windows download button only when a published installer exists. If it says unavailable, wait for a release record
Run the downloaded installer and follow its wizard
If Windows shows a security prompt, verify the download domain, filename, and release before proceeding; do not bypass warnings for an unknown file

7. First activation

Launch CrossMeet
Open Settings → Licensing
Paste the license key and choose Activate
Use the displayed license status, expiry, and device usage as the authoritative result

8. Configure engines

Settings → AI Engines:

ASR (speech recognition): choose from the local and API engines listed by the client; some local engines require a compatible GPU
TTS (speech synthesis): select local-speaker or virtual-microphone output and bind an available TTS engine
LLM translation: configure a local model or provider API; an API route sends the relevant text to that provider

Enter bring-your-own API keys in the matching engine configuration. For local engines, follow the client's model installation and hardware checks.

9. First translation session

Back to main UI, click Meeting Mode top-left
Pick audio source:
- Single (mic): translate only what you say
- Single (system): translate only what your speakers play (good for English videos)
- Dual: left panel = the other side (system audio), right panel = you (mic). Used for cross-language calls
Pick a language pair (e.g. EN → ZH or ZH → EN)
Click Start
Start speaking or play audio — source + translation stream out in real time

10. Advanced features

After getting comfortable with basics:

Interpret mode: bidirectional simul-interpret + compose-bar input — essential for business meetings
Virtual mic output (vMic): TTS goes directly to the other side
Glossary: lock proper noun translations
RAG: upload company materials to inject LLM context
Quick phrases: one-click common expressions

See the dedicated docs for each feature.

11. Trouble?

Crash / bug: use the feedback entry visible in the client, or email the version and reproducible steps
Activation fails: check key spelling, network; restart and retry
No audio: check Settings → Audio → correct input/output device picked
Bad translation quality: verify language, audio-input, and engine settings; add domain terms to a glossary
Email: support@crossmeet.com

Enjoy!

Getting Started