How to Send an Email in ActiveCampaign
- George Apostolov
How to Send an Email in ActiveCampaign: step-by-step guide
Click 'Contacts' on the left menu.
Click the contact you wish to email.
Go to the email section, and click the email of the recipient.
It will redirect you to the contact's record where a modal will appear. Provide a subject line.
Type your message into the email composer.
Click the 'Send' button.
Quick answer: To send an email in ActiveCampaign, click 'Contacts' on the left menu, select the desired contact, and click their email address. Next, provide a subject line in the modal on the contact's record, type your message into the email composer, and click the 'Send' button.
About this ActiveCampaign tutorial
Send emails quickly in ActiveCampaign by selecting a contact, entering your subject and message in the composer, and clicking send. This guide shows how to send an Email in ActiveCampaign in 6 steps, starting with "Click 'Contacts' on the left menu" and finishing with "Click the 'Send' button". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real ActiveCampaign interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to send an Email in ActiveCampaign?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your ActiveCampaign data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under ActiveCampaign. Related guides: How to Set Up ActiveCampaign, How to Set Up Goals in ActiveCampaign and How to Sync ActiveCampaign to Airtable via Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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