What are email templates
Templates are pre-written emails you can customize when sending:- Save time — Don’t rewrite common emails
- Ensure consistency — Standard messaging across the firm
- Reduce errors — Tested, approved content
- Personalize easily — Variables auto-fill recipient details
View templates
1
Open company settings
Navigate to Settings → Company → Email Templates.
2
Browse templates
See all available templates organized by category.
Create a template
1
Click Add template
Click Add template or +.
2
Enter template name
Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “New client welcome”).
3
Set category
Choose or create a category for organization.
4
Write subject line
Enter the email subject (can include variables).
5
Write email body
Compose the email content with formatting and variables.
6
Save
Click Save to create the template.
Use variables
Variables personalize templates with recipient data:Available variables
| Variable | Inserts |
|---|---|
person.first_name | Recipient’s first name |
person.last_name | Recipient’s last name |
household.name | Household name |
sender.first_name | Your first name |
sender.last_name | Your last name |
sender.email | Your email |
sender.phone | Your phone |
Example with variables
Template categories
Organize templates into categories:Common categories
- Welcome — New client/prospect emails
- Follow-up — Post-meeting, check-in emails
- Review — Annual review scheduling and follow-up
- Administrative — Document requests, account updates
- Marketing — Newsletters, updates, invitations
Manage categories
1
Open template settings
Navigate to email templates.
2
Edit categories
Click Manage categories.
3
Add or rename
Create new categories or rename existing ones.
Use a template
When composing
1
Start a new email
Click compose from a client record or inbox.
2
Click Templates
Click the Templates button.
3
Select template
Choose from available templates.
4
Customize
Edit the pre-filled content as needed.
5
Send
Review and send the email.
In sequences
Templates can be used in email sequences:- Select a template when adding a sequence step
- Variables personalize for each recipient
- Template updates don’t affect active sequences
Edit a template
1
Find the template
Open Email Templates in company settings.
2
Click Edit
Click on the template or the edit icon.
3
Make changes
Update content, subject, or category.
4
Save
Confirm changes.
Delete a template
1
Find the template
Locate in Email Templates.
2
Click Delete
Click the delete option.
3
Confirm
Confirm deletion.
Template permissions
| Action | Company Admin | Book Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create templates | ✓ | — | — |
| Edit templates | ✓ | — | — |
| Delete templates | ✓ | — | — |
| Use templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |