# Getting Started Welcome to SMTPD! Before you can start using the SMTPD you'll need to create an account. You can do that directly via the API of from our sign-up form at . Once you've created an account all features are automatically enabled *except* sending, which requires verifcation from our support team. They will reach our via email to confirm your details before sending is enabled. Our API is organized around [REST](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_State_Transfer), has predictable resource-oriented URLs, accepts [JSON-encoded](http://www.json.org/) request bodies, returns [JSON-encoded](http://www.json.org/) responses, and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs. Before you can use the SMTPD REST APIs, you will need to have a valid API key. **IMPORTANT!** Make sure to copy and paste the API key when it is displayed after saving. The whole API key is shown **ONE TIME ONLY**. After navigating away from that page recovery of a lost key is impossible. Keep your API keys in a safe and secure place. Treat them like passwords and never share them with anyone.