# Use email templates in campaigns and workflows

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Before you assign an email template, make sure you’re familiar with the basics:

* Take a look at our guide on creating a workflow: [Create a workflow](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/create-a-workflow)
* Check out how to create a campaign: [Create and launch a Restock campaign](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/campaigns/create-and-launch-a-restock-campaign)

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## Assign an email template to a workflow

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### Assign an email template to the “Send email” action

In the **Send email** action of the Workflow builder, click **Select template** to assign the desired email template.

Add variables to make your subject lines dynamic.

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📝 Learn more:&#x20;

* [Create an email template](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/create-an-email-template)
* [Understanding personalization variables in email templates](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/understanding-personalization-variables-in-email-templates)

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### Select an email

Select one email template from the list of templates you’ve created — only one template can be selected at a time.

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### Check and save your workflow

Review the assigned email template to ensure it’s correct. You can choose to **Edit** or **Remove** the template if needed.

Don't forget to add content to the Custom variables section to personalize your email.

Click **Save** to apply the changes to your workflow.

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Learn more: [Add custom variables](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/email-templates/understanding-personalization-variables-in-email-templates/available-variables-in-email-templates#add-custom-variables)

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## Multiple email templates per Campaign

For each back-in-stock campaign, merchants can assign different email templates to each workflow step.

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Learn more: [Create a workflow](https://docs.foxecom.com/xflow-app/workflows/create-a-workflow)

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