# Getting started with EmailConnect

> Learn the basics of setting up your EmailConnect account and processing your first emails

Source: https://emailconnect.eu/help/getting-started/

Welcome to EmailConnect! This guide will help you get up and running with email processing in just a few minutes.

## What is EmailConnect?

EmailConnect is a service that converts incoming emails into webhook calls, allowing you to process emails programmatically in your applications. It's perfect for:

- Customer support systems
- Order processing workflows
- Newsletter management
- Automated email responses
- Integration with existing business systems

## Quick setup process

### 1. Create your account

If you haven't already, [sign up for an account](https://app.emailconnect.eu/login). The Free plan includes:
- 100 emails per month
- 1 domain
- 3 aliases
- 3 webhooks

> **Tip:** You can start receiving emails immediately using a system alias — no domain setup required. Your system alias format is `<your-account-id>+anything@user.emailconnect.eu`, where the ID prefix is assigned at registration and shown in your dashboard. For example, `a1b2c3+support@user.emailconnect.eu` will deliver to your webhook right away.

### 2. Add your domain

1. Go to the **Domains** section in your dashboard
2. Click **Add domain**
3. Enter your domain name (e.g., `yourdomain.com`)
4. Follow the DNS configuration instructions

### 3. Configure DNS records

You'll need to add these DNS records to your domain:

```
Type: MX
Name: @
Value: mx1.emailconnect.eu
Priority: 10

Type: TXT
Name: @
Value: verify-ec=<the code shown for your domain>
```

The TXT value is specific to your domain and shown in the dashboard when you add it. See [Domain setup and verification](https://emailconnect.eu/help/domain-setup/) for details.

### 4. Create an alias

1. Go to the **Aliases** section
2. Click **Create Alias**
3. Choose your domain
4. Set up your email pattern (e.g., `support@yourdomain.com`)
5. Configure your webhook URL

### 5. Test your setup

Send a test email to your alias and check your webhook endpoint to see the processed email data.

## Next steps

- [Set up webhooks](https://emailconnect.eu/help/webhook-configuration/) to process incoming emails
- [Configure aliases](https://emailconnect.eu/help/alias-options-explained/) for different email addresses
- [Learn about email processing](https://emailconnect.eu/help/webhook-configuration/) options

## Need help?

If you run into any issues, contact our support team at support@emailconnect.eu.