You need a specific template to be able to send Double Opt-in (DOI) confirmation emails and retrieve the DOI confirmation in Brevo.
You'll see, it's pretty easy, but you need to make sure you follow the procedure to make it work!
❗️ Important
This tutorial only applies if you're using Brevo's forms. If you want to use external forms, please check our dedicated tutorial Using Marketing Automation to create a double opt-in subscription.⚙️ Setup your template
💡 Good to know
We do not recommend adding personalization using contact attributes to your double opt-in (DOI) confirmation template. Since no information is stored in the attributes of the contacts who will receive this email, only the fallback value will be shown.- Go to Campaigns > Templates.
- Click New Template.
- Complete the setup data just like a regular email template.
For the subject, we recommend something clear like Confirm your subscription. - Click Show Advanced Options.
- Enter optin in the Add a tag field.
- Click Next Step.
🖌️ Design your template
You can now design your template:
- Choose a template design and edit it as desired.
- Add a Button block to your template.
- Add the Double opt-in link:
Click the Add link icon and choose Double opt-in link from the Type of link drop-down list. You can also add a Link title that will appear when you hover the mouse over the button. Click Insert. - Save and activate your template.
- Return to your subscription form and at the Settings step, choose this template from the drop-down list.
⏩ What's next?
- Why use a double opt-in subscription form?
- Create a subscription form - Introduction to subscription forms
- Create a subscription form - Part 1: Set up your subscription form
- Create a subscription form - Part 2: Design your subscription form
- Create a subscription form - Part 3: Select your list
- Create a subscription form - Part 4: Add a double opt-in confirmation to your form
- Create a subscription form - Part 5: Share your form
- Create a subscription form - FAQ
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