# IReminderService.Start

[Type overview](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.reminders/orleans.ireminderservice/) | [Methods](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.reminders/orleans.ireminderservice/methods/)

```csharp
public abstract Task Start()
```

Starts the service.

### Returns

A `System.Threading.Tasks.Task` representing the operation.