> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emailbase.gitbook.io/english/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emailbase.gitbook.io/english/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Quick Start

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Step 01: <strong>Create a Contact List</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-1-create-a-contact-list">/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-1-create-a-contact-list</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Step 02: <strong>Design Your Email Template</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-2-design-your-email-template">/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-2-design-your-email-template</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>Step 03: <strong>Set Up Your Campaign</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-3-set-up-your-campaign">/pages/CyH2xJQs9yWJ1S8BYNav#id-3-set-up-your-campaign</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 1/ **Create a Contact List**

* Go to the **Lists** section and click **Create List**.
* Fill in the basic **settings** such as list name and description.

<figure><img src="/files/rARblcnMTCr21DLLxQAZ" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Information in setting</em></p></figcaption></figure>

* Upload your contacts using **CSV file** or import manually in **Subscribers Section**.

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Want to learn more about creating detailed lists? Head to the [Lists & Subscribers](/english/basics/list.md) section to learn more.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/LKQHW5HZbMDo765KVkvE" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Import Subscribers</em></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/rLntXOO2wJsml9tyZyOs" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Import Subscribers</em></p></figcaption></figure>

## 2/ **Design Your Email Template**

* Head to the **Templates** section and select **Create New Template**.
* Choose from our library of over 300+ professionally designed, customizable templates, or use the drag-and-drop editor to design your own from scratch.
* Add your content, images, and calls to action. Be sure to preview the template to check for mobile responsiveness and design consistency.

<div><figure><img src="/files/iLoLE8JVV3B7szbKPfzx" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Create Template</em></p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/3WqPP4dy9UwweqSBgEON" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## 3/ **Set Up Your Campaign**

* Go to the **Campaigns** section and click **Create Campaign**.
* **Choose a Campaign Type:**
  * **Regular:** Send a campaign with HTML content that includes images, links, and styling. This is the most common type of campaign.
  * **Plain Text:** Send a simple, text-only email without link tracking, images, or HTML content.
* Choose the contact list from **Recipients** (created earlier in the Lists section).

<figure><img src="/files/YIYCsirii3vR3qqAZ87n" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Trigger event</em></p></figcaption></figure>

* Fill in Campaign Details:&#x20;
  * **Campaign Name** \*
  * **Email Subject** \* (You can use the AI-powered feature here to generate a subject)
  * **From Name** \*
  * **From Email** \*
  * **Reply To** \*

<figure><img src="/files/OucCnOL0TDnEOcn105QJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can either create new email content or select a pre-designed template.

**Advanced: Use AI with Email Builder PRO**

* When using the **Email Builder PRO**, you can also apply **AI (ChatGPT)** to assist with email content by providing a relevant prompt to generate optimized email copy.

> **Sample Content Prompt:** *"Write a promotional email encouraging customers to explore new fall fashion arrivals with a 20% discount."*

* **Content Enhancement:** Once the AI generates content, refine it by adding images, website links, and other elements to create a perfect email.

<figure><img src="/files/MPm3gTVIdx56qmNXN9Uy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Next: Set Sending Preferences <a href="#step-06-next-set-sending-preferences" id="step-06-next-set-sending-preferences"></a>

* **Send Immediately:** Launch the campaign immediately upon completing the setup.
* **Send at a Specified Date and Time:** Schedule the campaign to start sending at a future date and time.

Review all the settings and confirm the details before launching your campaign.