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Apollo.io Complete Setup Guide: From Account to First Meeting

By Abdullah Saleh10 min read12 January 2026

Getting Started with Apollo.io

Apollo.io is the #1 sales intelligence platform we recommend. Heres how to set it up properly.

Step 1: Account Setup

  • Create your account via our partner link
  • Complete your profile
  • Connect your email accounts

Step 2: Build Your ICP

  • Use Apollos company filters: industry, size, location, tech stack
  • Save your ICP as a reusable filter

Step 3: Create Your First Sequence

  • 5-step email sequence over 14 days
  • Personalise the first line
  • Include a clear CTA in every email

Step 4: Launch and Monitor

  • Start with 50 prospects per day
  • Monitor open rates, reply rates, bounce rates
  • Optimise subject lines weekly

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