# Import a custom HTML email

Our email editor allows you to import your own HTML emails.

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**What you'll need**

Template code for your email, in one of the following formats:

* Code you can copy and paste directly in
* An HTML file
  {% endhint %}

### Import an HTML Email Template

1. Go to **Content** >  **Email templates** > **Create email template** > **Import template**.

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2. Name your email and choose a default locale.
3. Click **Get started**.
4. Paste or import your email HTML code. We'll show you a preview of your email.
5. Upload any images or files that are referenced your template.
6. Click **Create Template** to complete the process and create your project.

### Edit and Use an Imported HTML Email

Unlike emails designed from scratch, or from a prebuilt template, HTML emails can only be edited by making changes to the source code itself.

1. From the email editor, switch the toggle from **Preview** to **Editor**.
2. Make your edits to the source code.
3. Switch the toggle from **Editor** back to **Preview** to see your changes.
4. Once your template is done, click **Publish** to make it ready to use.

### Use Variables in an HTML Email

If you're using custom variables in your HTML email, configure them using the **Custom Variable** panel in the right-hand side.

For more advanced features and a deeper dive into complex templating techniques, please visit the [Advanced Email Templating](/applications/content/email-templates/concepts/dynamic-content.md) section.


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