How do I create a bulk digital send?
This article guides you through creating and distributing a bulk digital send, such as an e-gift card or a digital experience, to many recipients at once.
Step 1: Prepare Your CSV File
The first step is to prepare a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file containing your recipients' information. The file must match the required column format for a successful upload.
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Download the Template:
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Click here to download the latest Bulk Send Template.
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Add Recipient Data:
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Open the template and fill it out with your recipient information. The table below details the required columns.
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Note: For a digital send, a
Recipient Email
is typically essential for delivery. At least one identifying field (First Name
andLast Name
, orRecipient Email
) is required.
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Column Name |
Required(Yes/No) |
Description |
Sender Email* | Yes | The email of your user to send on behalf of. |
First Name* | Yes | Recipient's first name. |
Last Name* | Yes | Recipient's first name. |
Company | No | It is not required if you're sending to a home address but if you're sending to an office location it greatly increases deliverability. |
Address 1 | No | N/A for digital sends. |
Address 2 | No | N/A for digital sends. |
City | No | N/A for digital sends. |
State/Region | No | N/A for digital sends. |
Zip | No | N/A for digital sends. |
Country | No | N/A for digital sends. |
Recipient Phone* | Yes | Phone highly recommended for improving deliverability. Must have for international shipments, as the users can get contacted by customs. If none is provided, we'll add the sender's number. |
Recipient Email* | Yes | An email is required for the recipient to receive her/his Claim Link. |
Internal Notes | No | Recommended for additional instructions. |
3. Save the File:
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Once complete, save or download your document as a
.csv
file.
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Step 2: Create the Send in the IEX Portal
With your CSV file ready, you can now create the bulk send.
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Log in to the IEX Portal.
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Click on Create Bulk Send.
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Select your Digital Send item.
- Note: You may Skip this Step if your chosen send does not include a note card.
- Choose a note card template or type your message, then click Continue.
- Upload your prepared
.csv
file. - Click Create Sends to generate the unique digital gift links.
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