# Get started with Caramel

> Create your account, set up your first business, and start engaging customers in minutes.

Caramel is built for businesses that want to capture leads, automate customer engagement, and stay connected with their audience across email, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and push. These guides walk you from sign-up through your first campaign.

## In this section

- [Create your account](create-your-account) — Sign up, sign in, and manage your password.
- [Create your business](create-your-business) — Set up your first workspace and learn what a "business" is in Caramel.
- [Onboarding checklist](onboarding-checklist) — The guided setup that appears after you sign in for the first time.
- [Navigate your dashboard](navigate-your-dashboard) — A tour of **Home** and the sidebar.
- [Choose a plan](choose-a-plan) — Plan overview: Starter, Lite, Growth, Business, and Enterprise.
- [Invite your team](invite-your-team) — Add teammates and assign roles.