{% 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 GOV.UK Notify is right for you

    Read about our features, pricing and roadmap.

    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.

  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.

    The GOV.UK Service Manual has advice on:

  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)

    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.

  6. Start sending messages

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

    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.

    {% 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 %}