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Create a simple draft email template in Gmail for your mail merge

With YAMM, it is easy to send a mail merge. You will need a Google account and some creativity. No technical skill is required! Then, let YAMM do the rest for you.

1. Compose a draft in Gmail​

First, you need a draft Gmail template. Create your own template in Gmail: click Compose in Gmail, and write the email that you want.

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Then save your email in your Drafts folder.

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  • Make sure that you use the web version of Gmail and not Inbox or another tool.

  • The To field must remain empty.

  • Don't delete your draft!

2. Select your template in YAMM​

That's it! You can now use your template in YAMM. Go to Extensions > Yet Another Mail Merge: Mail merge for Gmail > Start Mail Merge.

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Before launching the add-on don't forget to configure your Google sheet. Learn more: Prepare a contacts list in a Google sheet

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Then select your draft in the Email Template field.

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You can easily retrieve your draft in YAMM by adding a star in Gmail.

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3. Send your mail merge with YAMM​

Once you're ready, click the Send Emails button to send your mail merge to your recipients.

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You can also use our test email feature to check what your email will look like before sending it definitely.