# How to use Packs in Coda

> To use Packs in Coda, open your doc, click Insert, navigate to Packs, and choose your preferred pack. If on a Free plan, click Try it, then click the add icon and New button. Connect your account by signing in, select your pack feature like Send email, and define the content.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-packs-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5216ab56e05a00fff211/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Coda doc and click 'Insert'.
2. Navigate to 'Packs'.
3. Choose your preferred pack from the list.
4. If you're in a Free plan, click 'Try it'.
5. Once added, click on the add icon.
6. Click the 'New button'.
7. Once connected, the Gmail Pack will be available in your document. Select 'Send email'.
8. You can then define the email content, recipients, and subject line using Coda formulas and data from your doc.
9. Connect your Gmail account and click 'Sign in with Gmail'.
10. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Gmail account by clicking 'Continue' if it's your first time connecting.
11. Enter the recipient, subject, and content of the email.
12. That's it! By following these steps, it allows you to manage your inbox, mark messages as read/unread, apply labels, and move messages to the trash or spam.