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title: Introduction | Sendblue Docs
description: Getting Started with Sendblue
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On our free plans, a user must be verified as a contact on your account before you can send and receive messages via the API. This can be done by adding them as a contact through the dashboard.

To remove this restriction, [talk to us](https://sendblue.com/request-a-demo) about our dedicated plans.

This guide will help you get started with Sendblue and understand the basics of how to use the platform.

Before you get started, you will need to [create a free account](https://dashboard.sendblue.com/company-signup). If you are looking for enterprise use cases, please [reach out to sales](https://sendblue.com/request-a-demo).