Update Sending a campaign authored by jonasl's avatar jonasl
Once the message is composed, a step by step guide will take you through the process of sending your first campaign.
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## Format
If a template has already been set up, it can be selected from the `Use Template` dropdown menu under `Format`. The HTML message will then be wrapped in the template during the send phase.
A test message can be sent using the `Send Test` field at the bottom of the page to see how the campaign will look.
`Next` if the template has been selected. If there is no template yet, leave the `--select a template` field empty in the dropdown list and click `continue`.
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## Sending the campaign
Besides sending the campaign directly, the sending can also be scheduled. To do this, fill in the desired time period in the fields.
When the entry of the planning information is complete, confirm with `Next**.
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## Selecting the list
One of the last steps in the campaign workflow is to select the list(s). In this case, there is only one list to choose from, **T**. The **All Lists** and **All Active Lists** options are also useful; the first option sends to all lists, public or private, and the second sends to all public lists.
Important: Only one copy of each campaign is sent to each subscriber, even if they are on multiple lists.
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Once the list is selected, click **Next**.
## Dispatch the campaign
*Shipping in phpList is a powerful tool with many configuration options. It is possible for the system administrator to give different instructions for sending*.
The last tab in the sequence contains some useful details and the button that triggers the dispatch.
**Reset click statistics** can be selected - this means that any clicks or opens recorded when testing the campaign will be forgotten, so new clicks and opens will come from the subscribers.
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When everything is set and ready to send, click **Send Campaign**.
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