{% 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 %} {% from "components/details/macro.njk" import govukDetails %} {% block per_page_title %} Get started {% endblock %} {% block content_column_content %}

Get started

  1. Check if GOV.UK Notify is right for you

    Read about our features, pricing and roadmap.

    {{ govukDetails({ "summaryText": "Organisations that can use Notify", "html": '''

    Notify is available to:

    • central government departments
    • local authorities
    • state-funded schools
    • the NHS
    • companies running a service on behalf of a public sector organisation

    Notify is not currently available to charities.

    ''' }) }}
  2. Create an account

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated %}

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

    {% else %}

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

    {% endif %}
  3. Write some messages

    Add message templates with examples of the content you plan to send. You can use our guidance to help you.

  4. Set up your service

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated or not current_service %}

    Review your settings to add message branding, reply-to addresses and sender information.

    Add team members and check their permissions.

    {% else %}

    Review your settings to add message branding, reply-to addresses and sender information.

    Add team members and check their permissions.

    {% endif %}
  5. Set up an API integration (optional)

    You can use the Notify API to send messages automatically.

    Our documentation explains how to integrate the API with a web application or back office system.

  6. Start sending messages

    {% if not current_user.is_authenticated or not current_service %}

    When you’re ready to send messages to people outside your team, go to the Settings page and select Request to go live. We’ll approve your request within one working day.

    {% else %}

    You should request to go live when you’re ready to send messages to people outside your team. We’ll approve your request within one working day.

    {% endif %}

    Check how to pay if you’re planning to send letters or exceed the free text message allowance.

{% endblock %}