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# Step 1: Create an account

Set up your Zaapi account and start your 7-day free trial.

### Before you start

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We recommend registering on a **desktop computer**. Some account creation steps aren't available on the mobile app or a mobile browser.
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### Create your account

1. Go to [app.zaapi.com/register](https://app.zaapi.com/register).
2. Enter your **mobile number**, **business name**, and **email address**.
3. Click **Register**.
4. Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to verify your address.

Your account is now active and your **7-day free trial** has started — you'll have full access to every Zaapi feature during the trial.

### Next step

Connect your messaging channels so customer conversations start flowing into your workspace as tickets.