# Create an email template

<Stepper>
  <Step>
    ## Set up email settings

    1. Go to **Email templates** (or **Settings**) > **Email settings.**
    2. Configure your sender profile settings.
    3. Click **Save**.

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(46\)_BTx2JYmy.jpg)

    Use **Email settings** to manage how XFlow sends and tracks your notification emails:

    * **Sender profile:** Set up your sender domain and email details used to send notifications to customers.
    * **Test emails:** Add email addresses for previewing and testing your emails before sending.
    * **UTM tracking:** Add UTM parameters to track email traffic and performance in analytics tools.
    * **Unsubscription option:** Choose how customers unsubscribe from restock alerts and manage their email preferences.
    * **Email providers:** Connect and manage your email provider via API or SMTP.

    *Learn more:* [*Configure your email settings*](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/configure-your-email-settings)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ## Create an email template

    Click **Create email** to start creating a new email template. You can also choose a **pre-built template** as a starting point and customize it to match your campaign.

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(48\)_R4tH8PMK.jpg)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ## Enter template details

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(49\)_l810fl01.jpg)

    * **Email template name:** Enter an internal name to organize your templates.
    * **Email subject:** Add the subject line that customers will see when they receive the email.

    After setting up the email name and email subject, click **Create email** to proceed.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ## Design your email template

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/xflow4_A3FLtOSD.gif)

    Start designing your email template by adding sections, customizing content, and adjusting layout and styles to match your brand.

    *Learn how to edit your email template:* [*Design your email templates*](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/design-your-email-templates)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ## Save and activate your email template

    After customizing your email, click **Save & Activate** to enable and start using your email template.

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(52\)_R6BLuvEp.jpg)

    *Want to reuse this template? Check this out:* [*Save email as a template for reuse*](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/save-email-as-a-template-for-reuse)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ## Your email template is now active!

    Your email template has been successfully activated and is now ready to use.

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(50\)_eBPnn455.jpg)

    ![image](https://docs-assets.foxecom.app/xflow-app/XFlow%20docs%20screenshot%20\(51\)_wjpmoNFk.jpg)
  </Step>
</Stepper>

<Hint type="success">
  After customizing your email template, don’t forget to preview and test your email to make sure everything looks good before sending it: [Preview and test your email](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/preview-and-test-your-email)
</Hint>

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