# Getting started with Verification API

This guide shows how to get started using the Verification API.

Before you can start making verifications, you need to complete some basic configuration steps:

Account Required!
Using the Verification API requires [signing up for a free account](https://community.sinch.com/t5/Customer-Dashboard/How-to-sign-up-for-your-free-Sinch-account/ta-p/8058) on the Sinch Build Dashboard. If you haven't already done so, [sign up now](https://dashboard.sinch.com/signup)!

## 1. Select a language

You're ready to get started making verifications with Verification API. These guides will walk you through setting up a simple application in the following languages:

### Unified SDK guides

Our Unified SDKs provide cross-product functionality and streamline code development. Select your preferred language SDK and set up a simple application:

Node.js SDK
Java SDK
.NET SDK
Python SDK
Or get started using our native application SDKs:

Android SDK