{% extends "content_template.html" %} {% from "components/table.html" import mapping_table, row, text_field, edit_field, field with context %} {% from "components/sub-navigation.html" import sub_navigation %} {% block per_page_title %} Get started {% endblock %} {% block content_column_content %}

Get started

  1. Check if you can use GOV.UK Notify

    Organisations that can use Notify

    Notify is available to:

    • central government departments
    • local authorities
    • state-funded schools
    • housing associations
    • the NHS
    • companies owned by local or central government that deliver services on their behalf

    Notify is not currently available to charities.

    Read about our features and roadmap to find out whether Notify meets your needs.

  2. Create an account

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated %}

    Create an account for free and set up your first Notify service. When you set up a new service, it will start in trial mode.

    {% else %}

    Create an account for free and set up your first Notify service. When you set up a new service, it will start in trial mode.

    {% endif %}
  3. Write some messages

    Add reusable message templates with examples of the content you plan to send.

    The GOV.UK Service Manual has advice on:

    If you’re planning to upload your own letters, you do not need to add letter templates.

  4. API integration (optional)

    Share our documentation with your developers to help them set up an API integration.

    You only need to do this if you’re using the API to send messages automatically, rather than signing in to Notify.

  5. Manage your team members and settings

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated %}

    Check that each of your team members has the right permissions.

    Review your settings to make sure you have the right branding and sender information.

    {% else %}

    Check that each of your team members has the right permissions.

    Review your settings to make sure you have the right branding and sender information.

    {% endif %}
  6. Start sending messages

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated %}

    You should request to go live when you’re ready to start sending messages to people outside your team.

    {% else %}

    You should request to go live when you’re ready to start sending messages to people outside your team.

    {% endif %}

    When we receive your request we’ll get back to you within one working day.

    {% endblock %}