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Getting Started

Installing Aria

Download the installer for your operating system from the Downloads page. Run the installer and follow the prompts. Aria works on macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+, and modern Linux distributions.

First-time Setup

When you first launch Aria, a setup wizard guides you through connecting your SIP account. Enter your server address, username, and password. The wizard will test your connection and save your settings.

Understanding the Interface

Aria has four main sections: Dialer for making calls, History for recent calls, Contacts for your address book, and Settings for configuration. Navigate between them using the sidebar on the left.

Making & Receiving Calls

Making a Call

Use the dialpad to enter a phone number or SIP address. Click the green call button to dial. You can also select a country code from the dropdown for international formatting.

Receiving Calls

When someone calls you, Aria displays the caller ID and plays a ringtone. Click the green answer button to accept, or the red button to decline.

During a Call

While on a call, you can mute your microphone, put the call on hold, open the DTMF keypad for tone dialing, or toggle the speaker. The call duration is displayed in real-time.

Call Recording

Click the record button during a call to start recording. Recordings are saved locally in your Documents folder. You can also enable auto-record in account settings.

Managing Contacts

Adding Contacts

Click the + button in the Contacts tab to add a new contact. Enter their name, SIP URI or phone number, and optionally mark them as a favorite for quick access.

Editing & Deleting

Tap any contact to view details. Use the edit button to modify their information or delete button to remove them from your contacts list.

Favorites

Mark frequently called contacts as favorites. They appear at the top of your contacts list for quick one-tap calling.

Importing Contacts

Aria can sync with your system contacts (macOS) when you grant permission. Enable this in Settings > Contacts sync. Google Contacts integration is coming soon.

Account Management

Adding Multiple Accounts

Aria supports multiple SIP accounts. Go to Settings > Accounts and click "Add Account" to configure additional accounts. Each can have different servers and credentials.

Switching Accounts

Your accounts are listed in Settings. The active account shows a green "Online" indicator. Tap any account to switch to it for outgoing calls.

Connection Settings

Each account can use UDP, TCP, or TLS transport. TLS is recommended for security. Advanced settings include custom ports, registrar servers, and outbound proxies.

Auto-Record Setting

Enable auto-record per account to automatically save all calls. This is useful for compliance or training purposes. Recordings are stored locally.

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

If you see "Connection error", check your internet connection and verify your server address is correct. Try switching between UDP/TCP/TLS transport. Firewall may be blocking SIP ports (5060/5061).

Audio Problems

No audio? Check Settings > Audio devices and ensure the correct microphone and speaker are selected. Grant Aria microphone permission in your system privacy settings.

Registration Failed

Double-check your username and password. Some servers use a separate "auth username". Try the full SIP URI format (user@domain.com) if just the username doesn't work.

Using Developer Diagnostics

Open Settings > Developer diagnostics to see real-time SIP message tracing. Export logs as text or PCAP (Wireshark) format for detailed analysis or to share with support.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

⌘1 Dialer • ⌘2 History • ⌘3 Contacts • ⌘4 Settings — Use these shortcuts to quickly switch between sections.

Calling

⌘D Focus dialpad • Enter Make call (when in dialer) • Escape End call — Efficient keyboard-driven calling.

During Calls

⌘M Toggle mute • ⌘H Toggle hold • ⌘R Start/stop recording — Control calls without reaching for the mouse.

General

⌘, Open settings • ⌘/ Toggle dark mode — Standard application shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

Is Aria really free?
Yes! Aria is free for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial users and businesses should contact us for licensing options.
What SIP providers work with Aria?
Aria works with any standard SIP provider including FreePBX, Asterisk, 3CX, Twilio, VoIP.ms, and most hosted PBX services.
Are my calls encrypted?
When using TLS transport, your SIP signaling is encrypted. SRTP media encryption is supported when your server offers it.
Where are call recordings stored?
Recordings are saved locally in your user Documents folder under "Aria Recordings". You can change this in Settings.
Can I use Aria without internet?
Aria requires an internet connection to connect to your SIP server. Local LAN-only SIP servers work if reachable from your network.
How do I report a bug?
Open an issue on our GitHub repository with steps to reproduce. Include a diagnostic export if possible (Settings > Developer diagnostics).

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