notifications-admin/app/content/get-started.md

Get started

1. Check if Notify.gov is right for you

   Read about our features, pricing and roadmap.

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

   {% if True %}

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

   {% endif %}

4. Set up your service

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

   Review your settings to add message branding and sender information.

   Add team members and check their permissions.

   {% else %}

   Review your settings to add message branding and sender information.

   Add team members and check their permissions.

   {% endif %}

5. 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 %}