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Set up a drip sequence

Create a series of emails that send automatically over time to contacts who join your list.

Updated October 5, 2026

A sequence is a set of emails sent at specific intervals. This helps you nurture new leads or keep customers engaged without manual work. It runs automatically once a contact is enrolled.

Naming a new sequence
Naming a new sequence

Steps

  1. Go to Marketing in the left rail, then click the Sequences tab.
  2. Type a name in New sequence and click Create. The sequence canvas opens.
  3. Add steps to your sequence. You can set a wait time, then send an email.
  4. Choose an email template for each send step.
  5. Publish the sequence. It is now ready to enroll contacts.
  6. Set the trigger that enrolls people, such as adding a tag or joining a smart list.
  7. Open the Execution log to see who received each email and when.

Good to know

  • Contacts who unsubscribe get no more emails from it.
  • You can see the Enrollment history to track who is in the sequence.
  • Sequences are perfect for onboarding new customers or re-engaging old ones.
  • You need a role with permission to manage marketing.
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