> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oviond.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email delivery

> Configure the recipients, sender, and template of an automation's email.

The **Email** step of an automation controls who receives the report and how the email looks. You set this when you create or edit an automation.

## Recipients

Add one or more recipient email addresses in the **Recipients** field. These are stored as `recipients` and are who the scheduled report is sent to. A [test send](/automations/test) can target a different address without changing this list.

## Sender

Choose who the email comes **From**. The dropdown lists your saved senders by name and address (for example `Reports <reports@youragency.com>`), stored as `sender_id`. If no sender resolves, Oviond falls back to its default address, so an automation can still send before you've configured a sender.

<Note>
  An automation with no usable sender shows a **No sender** status on the Automations list and won't deliver until one is set.
</Note>

## Email template

Pick an **Email template** for the message body and subject, stored as `template_id`:

* **Saved template** — select any template from the list. The default is marked `(default)`.
* **Custom message** — choose **Custom message** to compose a new one. Enter a **Template name**, **Subject**, and **Message**. The custom message is saved as a new, reusable email template in your templates list and the automation references it by id.

The composer preview fills in placeholders — client name, project name, date range, and so on — using the selected project so you can see the real values before sending.

## Date range

The **Date range** you choose (stored as `date_text`) is passed to the report on every run, so the email always reflects the correct reporting period. See [Scheduled delivery](/automations/scheduled).