To set up an autoresponder:
- Go to Add-ons > Manage add-ons and make sure that the News & e-mails add-on is enabled and active.
- In the administration panel, go to Marketing > Newsletters > Autoresponders.
- Click the + button to add an autoresponder.
- Fill in the following fields:
- Subject - enter a subject. This text will be displayed in the e-mail subject.
- HTML body - enter the e-mail text. This field is used to send the e-mail in the HTML format. Please note that this format is not supported by some e-mail programs.
- Template - select a template. If no template is created, create a template.
- Send to test email - enter a test e-mail address. Click the Send button to send a test email.
- Click the Create button.
To assign the autoresponder to a newsletter:
- In the administration panel, go to Marketing > Newsletters > Mailing lists.
- Click on a mailing list link.
- Find the Confirmation e-mail field and select the autoresponder in the drop down box.
- Click the Save button.
The autoresponder e-mail will be sent to subscriber after he/she is subscribed to the mailing list.