> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://flywheel.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Broadcasts

> Create and send targeted email campaigns to your users and segments

Broadcasts are one-time email campaigns that you send to your entire user base or specific segments. They're perfect for announcements, promotions, newsletters, and other marketing communications that reach multiple users at once.

## Creating a Broadcast

### 1. Start a New Broadcast

1. Navigate to **Marketing** → **Broadcasts** in your dashboard

<Card title="Go to Broadcasts" horizontal icon="satellite-dish" href="https://app.flywheel.cx/dashboard/deeplink?target=/broadcasts">
  Access your broadcasts dashboard directly
</Card>

2. Click **Create Broadcast**

### 2. Configure Your Broadcast

#### Audience Selection

Choose who receives your broadcast:

* **All Users**: Send to your entire user base with valid email addresses
* **Specific Segment**: Target a pre-defined user segment
* **Custom Filters**: Apply additional filtering criteria

#### Email Settings

Configure the basic email properties:

* **Subject Line**: Craft a compelling subject that drives opens
* **Preview Text**: Optional preview text shown in email clients
* **Sender**: Choose a sender from your list of senders

<Card title="Go to Sender Settings" horizontal icon="user-cog" href="https://app.flywheel.cx/dashboard/deeplink?target=/settings/email">
  Add or manage your email senders
</Card>

### 3. Preview and Test

Before sending your broadcast:

* **Preview**: See how your email looks across different devices
* **Test Send**: Send test emails to yourself or team members
* **Spam Check**: Verify your content won't trigger spam filters
* **Link Validation**: Ensure all links work correctly

## Sending Your Broadcast

### Send Options

#### Send Immediately

* Click **Send Now** to deliver immediately
* Broadcast goes out to all recipients right away
* Best for time-sensitive announcements

#### Schedule for Later

* Choose a specific date and time
* Consider your audience's time zones
* Schedule during optimal engagement hours

### Delivery Management

Flywheel automatically handles:

#### Smart Delivery

* **Batch Processing**: Emails are sent in batches to ensure deliverability
* **Rate Limiting**: Respects sending limits to maintain sender reputation
* **Retry Logic**: Automatically retries failed deliveries

## Broadcast Analytics

### Engagement Metrics

Monitor user engagement:

* **Sent**: Total number of emails delivered
* **Clicked**: Total number of emails clicked
* **Opened**: Total number of emails opened

<Note>
  Make sure to enable open tracking in the [email settings](https://app.flywheel.cx/dashboard/deeplink?target=/settings/email) to see the opened
  metrics.
</Note>

## Broadcast Status and Management

### Status Types

| Status      | Description                       |
| ----------- | --------------------------------- |
| `Draft`     | Broadcast is being created/edited |
| `Sending`   | Currently being delivered         |
| `Sent`      | Delivery completed                |
| `Scheduled` | Waiting for scheduled send time   |