# How to Create Automated Welcome Email ConvertKit

> To set up automated welcome emails in ConvertKit, navigate to the Send tab, select Sequences, create a new sequence, and choose a template. Next, add your subject line and message in the editor, customize the send time, preview the email, and click Publish to turn on the automation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-automated-welcome-email-convertkit/
Apps: ConvertKit, Automation
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a391cab56e05a00fdf5c4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the 'Send' tab.
2. Select 'Sequences'.
3. Click '+ New sequence'.
4. Select a template for your sequence.
5. Inside the sequence editor, click on the first email and add a subject line.
6. Write a friendly, engaging message introducing yourself and your brand.
7. Customize the send time.
8. Click 'Preview' to ensure your automation email looks good.
9. Once everything looks good, make sure your automation is turned on by clicking 'Publish' so new subscribers receive the email automatically.