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

# Email Steps

> Configure email steps in a flow.

Use an **Email** step to send outreach or follow-up emails inside a flow.

## Configuration

When you add an email step, configure these core options:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Threading" icon="layer-group">
    Choose how the email should appear:

    * **New Thread**
    * **Reply to Previous**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Content & Messaging" icon="pen-nib">
    Write the message content and subject, then preview the output before publishing.

    <Card title="Master Messaging Guide" icon="book-open" href="/WebApp/Flows/Master-Messaging-Guide" horizontal>
      Learn how to use variables, instructions, and preview tools.
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sending Settings" icon="gear">
    * **Human Approval:** require review before send.
    * **Reply handling:** depending on your configuration and flow behavior, replies can stop later email follow-up.
  </Step>
</Steps>