# Template Manager

In Retainful, the Template Manager allows you to create and save custom email templates that can be reused in your marketing campaigns.

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**NOTE**:\
These templates are best suited for manual or campaign-based emails and are not compatible with automation workflows, as they may include dynamic elements like order summary blocks.
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## Steps to Create a Template 

**Step 1**: Access Template Manager

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In your Retainful dashboard, select Content and switch to the Template Manager tab.\
Click on the Create Template button.

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**Step 2**: Select Your Base Template

Click the **Preview** icon to view the base template before selecting it.

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Once you have selected your base template, click on the Clone button.<br>

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Provide a name for your template and click on Continue to customize your base template.

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**Step 3**: Save Your Template

In the email editor, you can customize your base template. Once you have created your template, click on the Save button.

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To know more about how to customize your template in the email editor, refer to the article - [Email Customization](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOucODTWzEASmfYDG9MtaZ44xu8u0DCFvW9_zmiE_DU/edit?tab=t.dh8ruf90vxgz).

The saved template will be available in the Template Manager.

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Need More Help?

We’re here to make things easier for you!

* Email Us: Reach out anytime at <support@retainful.com>.
* Schedule a Call: Still stuck or need a hands-on walkthrough? Book a quick session with our support team, and we’ll guide you step-by-step.

[Schedule a call with us](https://zcal.co/retainful/onboarding).
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**Additional Resources**

For more campaign template inspirations, Check out our article - [Email Campaigns: 9 Examples + How to Create](https://www.retainful.com/blog/email-marketing-campaigns).

For tips on enhancing your strategy with artificial intelligence, check out our article – [AI Email Marketing: How to Boost Your Campaigns with AI.](https://www.retainful.com/blog/ai-email-marketing)
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