How to save an existing SMS from an Automation Block as a Template

Templates are a great way to streamline processes and save you and your team time setting up your Email and SMS messages. 

 

To save an Email from a Send Email Automation Block as a Template first locate the Automation module in the left side-bar menu.

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From there find the Automation that includes the specific Email you want to save. Then click the ‘pencil’ edit icon to open the Automation.

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Then locate the specific Send SMS block you want to use to create the Template. Hover over the block and a submenu will appear. Click the edit icon again to open the block.

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You will now see a dropdown menu in the top right corner of the Preview section on the right-hand side of the screen.

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Click the ‘Options’ button and you will see the ‘Save as Template’ option in the menu list.

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From there you will give your Template a name, we recommend something that you will be able to search for later when needed quickly.

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Once done, click Save & Close.

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The Template will now live within the Templates module located in your Account Settings. It will also be accessible when creating future Blasts and Automations. 

 

From Templates

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From Blasts

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From Automation - Send SMS

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To edit this Template, locate it within the Templates module and re-save it with the same name.