Creating email templates
Last updated August 5, 2026
Objective
This guide explains how to create an email template in Recur so you can quickly reuse formatted emails for announcements, events, and other communications.
Key Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Email Templates
Start from the home screen.
Go to Engage.
Click Email.
Select Email Templates.
Step 2: Create a New Template
Click + Add Template on the right-hand side.
Enter a name for your template so you can easily find it later.
Step 3: Add Content Blocks
Use the content panel on the right side of the editor.
Click the square icon with the plus sign to view available content options.
Drag and drop content blocks into the email layout.
Step 4: Add an Image
Drag the Image block into your template.
Choose an image from files already uploaded to Recur.
Select the image you want to display in your email.
Step 5: Add an Event to the Email
Drag the Event block from the content panel into the template.
Select the event you want to highlight (for example, a webinar or upcoming event).
The event details will automatically populate into the email layout.
Step 6: Add Additional Content
Continue dragging and dropping other content blocks as needed, such as:
Text
Quotes
Links
Additional images
Edit each block after placing it in the template.
Step 7: Preview and Save the Template
Use the Preview option to see how the email will appear.
Click Save in the top right corner to store the template for future use.
Cautionary Notes
Always name your template before saving so it can be easily located later.
Make sure images and event content are correctly selected before sending emails.
Tips for Efficiency
Create reusable templates for recurring announcements or newsletters.
Use event blocks to automatically include event details instead of manually typing them.
Preview your template before sending to ensure formatting looks correct.