# Quickstart

Get up and running with Missive. Choose your path below.

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You're the first user setting up Missive for your company. Here's how to get your team onboard.

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**Connect shared accounts**

You probably already connected your own email account after signing up. Now connect the shared accounts (support@, sales@, info@). Go to **Settings** > **Accounts** > **Add account**.

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To open Settings, click your avatar in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar, then **Settings** (or press <kbd>⌘,</kbd>).
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When connecting, assign the account to a team. Everyone on that team will see incoming emails in the Team Inbox.
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**Create teams**

Teams organize your people and shared accounts. Create one for each group that works together: Support, Sales, Operations.

Go to **Settings** > **Teams**, select your organization, then click **Create team**.

Each team gets its own inbox, tasks view, and optional chat room.
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**Invite teammates**

Go to **Settings** > **Users**, select your organization, then click **Add user**.

You can assign teams during the invite process. New members receive an email with instructions to join.
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**Upgrade to a paid plan**

The free trial is limited to three users. To invite more colleagues, [upgrade to a paid plan](https://missiveapp.com/docs/administration/billing-and-plans).
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**Next steps**

Learn how [team inboxes](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/team-inboxes) work, set up [aliases & signatures](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/aliases-and-signatures) for your shared accounts, automate workflows with [rules](https://missiveapp.com/docs/advanced-features/rules), and learn more about different [roles](https://missiveapp.com/docs/administration/roles).
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A colleague added you to their Missive organization. Check your email for the invite, then click the link to create your account.

Once you're in, you can connect your own email account in **Settings** > **Accounts** > **Add Account**, or simply collaborate with colleagues on the team inboxes you have been added to.

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To open Settings, click your avatar in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar, then **Settings** (or press <kbd>⌘,</kbd>).
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Read [The interface](https://missiveapp.com/docs/get-started/missive-interface) to learn your way around. You'll work from [team inboxes](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/team-inboxes) where unassigned emails wait to be claimed, use [internal chat](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/conversations/internal-chat) to discuss with colleagues, and track assigned work in [Tasks](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/tasks). Speed things up with [canned responses](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/canned-responses) and [keyboard shortcuts](https://missiveapp.com/docs/advanced-features/shortcuts).
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## Get the apps

Missive works on your phone, tablet, computer, and in the browser. [Download the apps](https://missiveapp.com/download).


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