# Get Started - Initial Setup

In this guide you will learn everything you need to know to get started with FlowMate. From integrating FlowMate into your app to creating integrations and automations and going live.

### Develop your Connector

You can use FlowMate either via our embedded API or through our no-code platform, but in both cases we recommend creating a connector for your API to build integrations effectively.

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[Develop your connector](/flowmate-documentation/connectors/develop-your-connector.md)
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### Embed Integration Center into your App

The Integration Center allows customers to activate and manage integrations directly within your product. FlowMate provides it as a **Web Component**, enabling seamless embedding with full control over styling and behavior.

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[Embed Integration Center](/flowmate-documentation/integration-center/embed-integration-center.md)
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### Build your first Template

**Templates** define the structure of an integration by specifying the **Trigger, Action, and Data Mapping**. They allow your customers to create **Flows** based on these predefined settings.

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[How to Create a Template](/flowmate-documentation/templates/how-to-create-a-template.md)
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