This guide walks you through everything needed to send your first campaign — from connecting a mailbox to enrolling contacts and going live.
Prerequisites
- A registered account with an active plan (or trial).
- At least one email account you want to send from (Gmail, Outlook, or custom SMTP).
- A list of contacts to reach out to (or add them manually).
Step-by-Step
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Connect a mailbox: Go to Mailboxes → Connect Mailbox. Choose your provider and authenticate via OAuth or App Password.
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Add contacts: Go to Contacts → Add Contact (or Import CSV for bulk upload). Enter email, name, and company details.
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Create a cadence: Go to Cadences → New Cadence. Add a Start node, then an Email node. Write your subject and body using the editor. You can use variables like {{contact.firstName}} for personalization.
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Publish the cadence: Click 'Publish' to lock in the current version. This creates an immutable snapshot that campaigns reference.
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Create a campaign: Go to Campaigns → New Campaign. Name it, select your cadence, choose contacts, pick your sender mailbox, and configure tracking options.
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Launch: Click 'Start Campaign'. The system creates a workflow for each enrolled contact and begins sending according to your cadence schedule.
Pro tip: Use the 'Save as Draft' option at any step of the campaign wizard. You can come back and complete setup later without losing progress.
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