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How to Use Knak Send

This guide explains how to configure access, connect your sending domain, upload contacts, and send emails using Knak Send.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Before getting started with the steps below, be sure to review our How to Configure Knak Send document to ensure in your Knak Send account is set up correctly.


Access Knak Send

To access Knak Send, your must have the Knak Send role permission. Once enabled, there are two ways you can open Knak Send.

Option 1: From the Email Builder

  1. Open an email in the Builder.

  2. Click the Actions Menu.

  3. Click Open in Knak Send.

    Actions Menu dropdown showing "Open in Knak Send" highlighted.
  4. Your email automatically loads and opens in Knak Send.

Option 2: From the App Switcher

  1. Click the App Switcher in the top navigation.

  2. Select Knak Send.

Important: Your Knak Send instance has a 1:1 relationship with your Knak Enterprise instance.

  • Only users in the Enterprise instance can access Knak Send.

  • Emails can only be sent from the connected Enterprise environment.


Send an Email Using Knak Send

Configure an Email Send

  1. Click Send New Email.

    Knak Send interface with a red arrow pointing to the "Send New Email" button.
  2. Click dashboard to select an email from Knak Enterprise.

    "Send New Email" screen prompting user to select an email to send.
  3. Use the search feature to search for an existing email.

    1. You can search for any email in your Knak Enterprise instance that you have access to. Access depends on your brand assignment. If you are assigned to a brand, you can search and select any email created under that brand from the Knak Send configuration page.

  4. Click Select.

Knak emails search feature modal in Knak Send.

Update Send Settings

You can edit the following fields before sending:

  • From Name

  • From Email prefix

  • Reply-To Email

  • Subject Line

  • Preview Text

Knak Send email setup screen showing editable fields for From Name, From Email, Reply-To, Subject, and Preview Text.

Add Recipients

Recipients can include:

  • Individual contacts

  • Smart Lists

  • Contact Lists

  • Any combination of the above

Knak Send recipient section showing a selected recipient with options for Smart List and Contact List.

Send or Schedule the Email

Choose how to send the email:

Send Now

  • Click Send Now.

  • Click Send to confirm immediate delivery.

Schedule Send

  • Select Schedule Send.

  • Choose a date and time.

  • Click Schedule.


Save a Draft

Click Save as Draft to store your send configuration and return later.

Save as draft option in the send new email user interface to save your email send configuration details.

Need more help? Contact support via live chat within Knak using the chat bubble in the bottom right corner or email support@knak.com

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