Quickstart
Get started with Sent and send your first message in under 15 minutes. Choose your path below or follow the complete setup guide.
What you'll accomplish: Set up your account → Configure channels → Create a template → Send your first message
⏳ Total time: 10-15 minutes
Choose Your Path
🚀 Quick API Start
Already have an account? Jump straight to sending your first message via API.
🎨 Dashboard Guide
Prefer a visual interface? Learn the Sent Dashboard first.
📚 Complete Setup
New to Sent? Follow the full step-by-step setup guide.
Complete Setup Guide
Account Setup
Create your account and complete KYC verification. Learn more →
⏱️ 10 minutes- Sign up at app.sent.dm
- Complete business verification (KYC)
- Set up billing
Channel Setup
Configure your messaging channels (SMS & WhatsApp). Learn more →
⏱️ 5 minutes- Select your business phone number
- Connect WhatsApp Business account
- Configure payment methods
Create Your First Template
Create a message template for sending. Learn more →
⏱️ 5 minutes- Choose from sample templates
- Customize for your use case
- Submit for approval
Send Your First Message
Send a message via API or Dashboard. Learn more →
⏱️ 2 minutes- Get your API keys
- Send via API or Playground
- Track delivery status
Progress Tracker
| Step | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Account created | Check your email | - |
| KYC verification | ⏳ Pending | 10 min |
| Channel setup | ⏳ Pending | 5 min |
| Template created | ⏳ Pending | 5 min |
| First message sent | ⏳ Pending | 2 min |
What You'll Need
Before starting, make sure you have:
- A business email address
- Business registration details
- Meta Business Portfolio (for WhatsApp)
- A payment method (credit/debit card)
- Your development environment ready (for API integration)
Already set up? Skip to Implementation Guides for detailed how-tos, or explore the Core Concepts to understand how Sent works.
Next Steps After Setup
Once you've sent your first message:
- Explore the Dashboard - Learn all dashboard features
- Set up Webhooks - Receive real-time delivery notifications
- Install an SDK - Integrate Sent into your application
- Read the Concepts - Understand the architecture
Need Help?
- Support & Resources - Get help when you need it
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
- Email Support - Contact our team