What Are Modules?
Modules are pre-built layout blocks. You can reuse them across email campaigns.
They help you:
Build emails faster
Keep designs consistent
Reduce manual work
Go to the Admin Section
Click Admin in the top left corner
Open the Modules tab
Choose one of the following:
Click Module Categories to organize modules
Click Modules to open the Module Library
Create Module Categories
Use categories to organize your modules before building them.
Go to Admin → Modules
Click Add Category
Enter a name
Click Save
Edit or delete categories as needed
Pro Tip: Set up categories before building modules. This makes assignment easier later.
Access the Module Library
Go to Admin → Modules
Click Modules
Or open the Module Library
Search, view, or edit modules
Create a New Module
You can create a module from scratch or from an existing email or landing page.
See: Create modules from an email or landing page
Click Create Module
Select Email or Landing Page
Design the layout in the builder
Enter a clear module name
Open Module Settings:
Assign a category
Set brand restrictions
Adjust layout settings:
Width
Background
Link color
Font
Add content blocks
Set editing restrictions if needed
Learn more: Editing restrictions
Save and Publish
Save Your Work
Click Save
Changes are stored as Unpublished Changes
Publish the Module
Choose one option:
Click Actions → Publish
Click Unpublished Changes → Confirm and Publish
Assign Modules to Brands
Control which brands can use a module.
Assign Access
Open the module
Expand Module Settings
Under Brand Access, choose:
All Brands for full access
Specific brands to limit access
Permission Notes:
Users with global access can assign any brand
Brand-restricted users can only assign allowed brands
Brand-restricted users cannot:
Edit global module assignments
Add or remove restricted brands
View global brand settings
Lock Modules
Lock modules to prevent users from making changes to specific sections.
Go to Admin → Modules.
Find the module.
Use the toggle to globally lock a module.
If you don't see this option in your account, contact Knak Support to enable Global Module Locks.
Or if you need to apply specific restrictions, learn more here about how to adjust editing restrictions.
Note: When a user tries to edit a locked module, a warning will appear that the module has been locked by the administrator:
Important Warning
Use global locks sparingly.
Locked modules cannot be edited in assets
Users cannot apply any changes to the module
This can block necessary updates if used too often
Only use global locks in specific cases, such as:
Legal disclaimers
Content that must remain unchanged
View Module Version History
Track changes and restore previous versions of a module directly in the module builder.
How to Access Module Version History
Open the module in the module builder.
Click the Actions menu in the top-right corner.
Select Version History from the dropdown.
What You Can Do
View previous versions of the module.
Compare changes between versions.
Restore a previous version if needed.
Each version is time-stamped and shows who made the change.
Troubleshooting: Text Replaced in Modules
Fix the Issue
Merge the latest module version
Update the email text manually
Check for Outdated Modules
Open the Optimize tab
Look for Out of Date Modules
Important Notes:
Unlocked sections do not auto-update
Lock formatting to preserve design
Leave text unlocked for edits Learn more about editor restrictions.
Need more help? Contact support via live chat within Knak using the chat bubble in the bottom right corner or email support@knak.com