# Getting started

This guide will instruct you on how to get started using the Sinch Subprojects API. Before you can create a subproject under your project, you need to ensure you have a Sinch Build Dashboard account:

1. Sign up for an account on the Sinch Build Dashboard. Using the Subprojects API starts with the Sinch Build Dashboard. [Sign up for a free account](https://dashboard.sinch.com/signup) to be assigned your first project ID (parent project ID). There, you can also create additional project IDs. If you already have an account, skip this step.
Click [here to learn how to sign up](https://community.sinch.com/t5/Account-Management/How-to-create-your-free-Sinch-account/ta-p/8058).
2. **Identify the project ID for which you'd like to create a subproject.** You can find your project IDs (also called the parent project ID) and their corresponding project names under **Settings**, and then **Projects** in the Sinch Build Dashboard.
If you're using the beta experience of the Sinch Build Dashboard, [access your credentials here](https://dashboard.sinch.com/account/access-keys).


## Next step

[Create your first subproject](/docs/subproject/getting-started/node/createsub/)