How do I create a workflow rule for emails?

How do I create a workflow rule for emails?

Workflow for email allows you to automate a set of actions based on incoming and outgoing emails. Based on status of the emails you can create tasks, discontinue email sequence, stop a drip campaign. 


To create a workflow rule for the emails:

    1. Go to Setup > Automation > Workflow Rules.

    2. Click Create Rule.

    3. In the Create New Rule page:

  • Select Email from the Module dropdown list.

  • Enter the Rule Name and Description.

  • Click Next.

    4. Select Incoming email or Outgoing email and the condition for When do you want to execute the rule?

    5. Click Next.

    6. In Condition:

  • Click Yes or No for Would you like to set conditions for email fields?

  • Specify the email fields if you chose Yes.

  • Select the module in Apply this rule to.

  • Select All for Which (module) you want to apply this rule to? or specify the conditions.

  • Click Next.

    7. Select an Instant Action.


    8. Click Save.


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