# Email Editors & Templates > **Source**: [SendX](https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q) > >

Design stunning emails with SendX. Personalize content, use Drag & Drop and AI tools, and add visuals for better engagement. Learn to customize styles and build responsive, branded emails effortlessly.

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[Customizing Unsubscribe Footer and Success Page in SendX](https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/djcNsxHC41fvSrd06kUiEA.md) (Video) --- # VIDEO: Creating an Email Template Using Custom HTML ## METADATA - id: Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA - type: video - source: SendX - content_url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA - collection_url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q ## TRANSCRIPT - time: 00:00 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=0 text: Hi. This is going to be a tutorial on how you can create your email template using your own HTML. So the first thing you need - time: 00:06 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=6 text: to do is switch your default editor from drag-and-drop to plain text. - time: 00:11 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=11 text: So from the team dashboard, simply click on the profile icon at the top right of the navigation bar. - time: 00:17 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=17 text: Then click on settings. - time: 00:19 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=19 text: On the settings screen, click on team preferences tab. - time: 00:23 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=23 text: In the team preferences, there will be an option called default email editor. - time: 00:28 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=28 text: And by default, it is set to drag-and-drop editor. - time: 00:31 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=31 text: So just click on it to toggle it to plain text editor. Once that's done, you're ready to create your template. - time: 00:38 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=38 text: So simply click on the templates tab. And in order to create a new template, click on the add email template - time: 00:44 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=44 text: button. - time: 00:47 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=47 text: Here, this is going to be the default email template that you see. - time: 00:51 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=51 text: You can change the name of your template. - time: 00:58 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=58 text: And if you wish to edit the template, click on edit mode to enable the editing. - time: 01:03 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=63 text: Now on the left hand side, you will see the HTML and on the right hand side, you can preview it. - time: 01:09 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=69 text: If you have your own HTML, simply get rid of the HTML on the left hand side and paste your own HTML. - time: 01:16 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=76 text: Once you have made all the changes and you're satisfied with the template, simply click on save and continue to save this - time: 01:22 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=82 text: template. - time: 01:26 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=86 text: Once your template is saved, you can view it in the template screen and the type is going to be plain text template for this. - time: 01:33 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=93 text: Now you're ready to use this template in any of the emails you send in future. - time: 01:37 url: https://video.sendx.io/yyIhzKxWWgeQ8fMgjNWA3Q/Hi4KV3g530j9rlsJXVUtJA?start_time=97 text: Thanks for watching. ## SUMMARY # How to Create an Email Template Using Your Own HTML This tutorial will guide you through the steps to create an email template using your own HTML. ## Step 1: Switch Default Editor 1. Go to the team dashboard. 2. Click on the profile icon at the top right of the navigation bar. 3. Select **Settings**. 4. Navigate to the **Team Preferences** tab. 5. Find the option called **Default Email Editor**. 6. Toggle it from _drag and drop editor_ to _plain text editor_. ## Step 2: Create a New Template 1. Click on the **Templates** tab. 2. Select **Add Email Template** to create a new template. 3. Change the name of your template if desired. 4. Click on **Edit Mode** to enable editing. ## Step 3: Edit Your Template 1. On the left-hand side, you will see the HTML editor, and on the right-hand side, you can preview your template. 2. If you have your own HTML, remove the existing HTML on the left-hand side and paste your own HTML. ## Step 4: Save Your Template 1. Once you are satisfied with your template, click on **Save and Continue** to save it. 2. Your template will be saved as a _plain text template_ and can be viewed in the template screen. Now you're ready to use this template in any of the emails you send in the future. Thanks for watching!