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What Solara Is and Who It's For

Solara serves anyone looking to deepen connections, communicate authentically, and develop their social skills progressively — from beginners to those refining their interpersonal abilities.

Key Benefits and Features

• Personalized Social Coaching: Get tailored advice specific to your social scenarios and personality.
• Speech to Text Interaction: Speak naturally using the microphone button, and Solara will transcribe and respond to your queries.
• Multiple Login Options: Securely access your account via Google authentication, email magic link, or set up payments flexibly through Stripe.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation between chats, account settings, and display preferences developed for smooth interaction.
• Ongoing Support: Resources and tips for social connection that grow with you, including prompting guides and best practices.
• Privacy Respect: All your interactions and recordings are handled with strict confidentiality and security.

How to Make the Most of Solara (Tutorial)

1. Start a New Chat: Click the "+" button on the left sidebar to begin a fresh conversation with Solara.
2. Provide Context First: Begin by clearly describing your situation — include who's involved, where it's happening, and any relevant background.
3. State Your Goals and Intentions: Let Solara know what outcome or feeling you hope to achieve from the interaction (e.g., "I want to build rapport," "I hope to feel less anxious," or "I want to express my thoughts more clearly").
4. Use Speech to Text or Typing: Tap the microphone icon or type your detailed question or concerns based on the context and goals you've set.
5. Review Tailored Responses: Solara will use your context and goals to provide clear, actionable advice that matches your unique needs.
6. Account Management: Access your account via the sidebar to view your subscription, switch display themes, or log out securely.

Tips for Effective Social Interaction Coaching

• Share Details and Nuance: The more you explain the dynamics of your situation — feelings involved, people's roles, past experiences — the more precise and helpful Solara's advice will be.
• Be Clear About Your Desired Outcome: Whether it's confidence, connection, calmness, or clarity, stating your intentions helps Solara focus its guidance on what matters most to you.
• Describe Your Challenges and Strengths: Including these helps Solara tailor its suggestions, respecting what you're already good at while supporting areas you want to improve.
• Treat Solara as a Partner: Think of Solara as listening to your story and collaborating with you on next steps, not just answering questions.

Crafting Effective Prompts

• Begin with Context: For example: "I have a work meeting with my manager where I need to suggest a new idea, but I feel nervous."
• State Your Goal: Such as: "I want to come across confident and clear without seeming pushy."
• Ask Focused Questions: Then ask, "How can I prepare my points effectively?" or "What tone should I use to sound collaborative?"
• Combine these to help Solara understand not just the 'what' but the 'why' behind your request.

Examples of Effective Prompts with Annotations

Prompting Best Practices

• Always Start With Context and Desired Outcomes: This sets the stage for relevant and actionable advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
• Keep Prompts Clear and Focused: Avoid overwhelming Solara with multiple unrelated questions at once; split complex queries.
• Avoid Assumptions: Don't assume Solara knows your full background—sharing key details you deem important is essential.
• Respect Positive Social Values: Solara is here to support respectful, authentic connections, so prompts should align with those principles.

How to Use the Audio Button

1. Tap the microphone icon in the chat input area.
2. Allow microphone access if prompted.
3. Speak clearly and at a moderate pace.
4. Review the transcribed text before sending.

Tips for Clear Recording

• Find a quiet environment to minimize background noise.
• Speak naturally, but not too fast.
• Pause briefly between sentences for best accuracy.

How Speech Input Improves Interaction

• Faster, more natural communication
• Great for on-the-go or when typing is inconvenient

Troubleshooting Recording Issues

• If the microphone isn't working, check browser permissions.
• Refresh the page or restart your browser if issues persist.
• Try a different device if problems continue.

Signing Up

• Go to app.solara.coach and click "Sign Up".
• Follow the prompts to create your account.
• Set up payment via Stripe if required.
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Logging In

• Log in with Google or request an Email Magic Link.
• Switch login methods anytime from the login page.

Managing Your Account

• Update your profile information in the account settings.
• Reset your password if needed.
• For security, use a strong, unique password.
• To manage or cancel your subscription, go to your account settings and click through to your Stripe subscription page.