# Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Source: https://developer.avalara.com/products/communications/integration-guides/dev-guide_rest_v2/getting-started/

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This chapter explains how to get started with Communications REST v2:

-   [Establishing](/communications/dev-guide_rest_v2/getting-started/account-creation/) your REST v2 account
-   [Authenticating](/communications/dev-guide_rest_v2/getting-started/authentication/) to REST v2
-   [Environments and endpoints](/communications/dev-guide_rest_v2/getting-started/environments-endpoints/)
-   [Best Practices](/communications/dev-guide_rest_v2/getting-started/best-practices/)

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