--- title: [V2] How to create and use email templates (2 min read) description: The email template builder allows you to create more customizable templates and flyers, creating better marketing campaigns and more visually appealing communications. --- [Skip to content](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![MS\_appicon-2](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/MS_appicon-2.webp?width=63&height=63&name=MS_appicon-2.webp)](https://help.mystudio.io/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to mystudio.io](https://www.mystudio.io/) [Go to mystudio.io](https://www.mystudio.io/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.mystudio.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [Version 2 \[V2\]](https://help.mystudio.io/version-2-v2?hsLang=en) 3. [Communications](https://help.mystudio.io/version-2-v2?hsLang=en#communications) # \[V2\] How to create and use email templates (2 min read) ## The email template builder allows you to create more customizable templates and flyers, creating better marketing campaigns and more visually appealing communications. ###### Updated: March 23, 2026 ### Table of contents - [Permissions and accessibility](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#permissions) - [How to create a new template](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-create-a-new-template) - [How to add placeholders](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-add-placeholders) - [How to preview desktop and mobile views](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-preview-desktop-and-mobile-views) - [How to save a template](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-save-a-template) - [How to edit an existing template](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-edit-an-existing-template) - [How to view and send V2 templates](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#how-to-view-and-send-v2-templates) - [Was this helpful?](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#was-this-helpful) --- ### Permissions and accessibility #### Staff access: - **Admin:** Full access - **Manager:** Full access - **Staff:** No access #### MyStudio plan restrictions: - To use emojis in emails, you must have the communication enhancement add-on - Amount of custom email templates you can create - **Starter**: 3 - **Growth**: unlimited - **Scale**: unlimited   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to create a new template To create an email template in MyStudio V2: 1. Log in to MyStudio V2. 2. Go to **Communications \> Email Campaigns \> Templates**. 3. Click **Create New Template** in the top right. 4. You'll be taken to the V2 template builder (powered by Unlayer) where you can design and customize your template.   ![Create new template](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/Create%20new%20template.png?width=670&height=327&name=Create%20new%20template.png)   The V2 template builder offers a much larger variety of customization options including headers, columns, buttons, multiple images, color wheels, etc, so that you can ensure your flyers and emails are specific to your branding.   ![email template builder](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/email%20template%20builder.png?width=670&height=328&name=email%20template%20builder.png)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to add placeholders Placeholders (also called merge tags) automatically fill in personalized details like a member's name when the email is sent. 1. Open or create a template in the V2 template builder. 2. Add a **Title** or **Text** widget to your template. 3. Hover over the widget and click **Content**. 4. Open the **Merge Tags** dropdown. 5. Select the placeholder you want to insert. ![content](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/content.png?width=585&height=91&name=content.png) ![email template placeholder](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/email%20template%20placeholder.png?width=531&height=388&name=email%20template%20placeholder.png)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to preview desktop and mobile views While building your template, you can switch between desktop and mobile previews in two ways: - **Bottom right corner** — click the desktop or mobile icons. - **Left content panel** — when editing a block, toggle between desktop and mobile at the top of the panel.   ![view switch](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/view%20switch.png?width=226&height=68&name=view%20switch.png)   [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to save a template 1. Make your changes in the template builder. 2. Click **Save Template** in the top right.   ![save template](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/save%20template.png?width=227&height=76&name=save%20template.png) [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to edit an existing template 1. Go to **Communications \> Email Campaigns \> Templates**. 2. Click the **three-dot action button** next to the template you want to edit. 3. Click **Edit**. ![edit template](https://help.mystudio.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Article%20Screenshots/V2/V2%20-%20Communications/V2%20-%20Email%20Template%20Builder/edit%20template.png?width=670&height=157&name=edit%20template.png)     [^ Back to top](https://help.mystudio.io/v2-email-template-builder#TABLE) --- ### How to view and send V2 templates V2 templates can be accessed and sent from V1 email communications. **To view your V2 templates in V1:** 1. In V1, go to **Communications \> Emails \> Custom Templates**. 2. Click the **Advanced Templates (V2)** tab. **To send a V2 template as an email in V1:** 1. Open the email composer from any area in V1. 2. Click the **template dropdown**. 3. Choose a V2 template. 4. 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