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Bonde sends automated emails to keep subscribers informed about their subscriptions.

Email types

EmailWhen it’s sent
Subscription activationWhen a customer first subscribes
Upcoming charge5 days before a recurring charge
Charge confirmationAfter a successful recurring payment
Subscription cancelledWhen a subscription is cancelled
Card declinedWhen a payment fails
Card expiringWhen a saved card is about to expire

Setting up your sending domain

For reliable email delivery, verify a sending domain.

Add your domain

1

Open email settings

Go to Settings > Email in the Bonde app.
2

Add domain

Click Add Domain and enter your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com).
3

Click Add

Click Add to save.

Configure DNS records

After adding your domain, you’ll see DNS records to add: SPF Record
  • Type: TXT
  • Name: @ (or your domain)
  • Value: Provided in the app
DKIM Records
  • Type: CNAME
  • Name: Provided in the app
  • Value: Provided in the app
Add these records in your domain registrar or DNS provider.

Verify domain

1

Wait for propagation

After adding DNS records, wait 15-30 minutes for propagation.
2

Verify

Return to Settings > Email in Bonde and click Verify next to your domain.
3

Confirm

Once verified, status will show as “Verified”.
DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours. If verification fails, wait and try again.

Customizing email templates

Accessing templates

  1. Go to Settings > Email
  2. Scroll down to see all email templates
  3. Click on any template to edit it

Template editor

Each template has:
  • Subject line: The email subject
  • Body content: HTML content of the email

Available variables

Use these variables in templates: Customer variables
  • {{ customer.first_name }} - Customer’s first name
  • {{ customer.email }} - Customer’s email
Subscription variables
  • {{ subscription.next_billing_date }} - Next charge date
  • {{ subscription.status }} - Current status
Shop variables
  • {{ shop.name }} - Your store name
  • {{ portal_url }} - Link to customer subscription portal

Troubleshooting

Emails going to spam?
  • Make sure your domain is verified
  • Check that SPF and DKIM records are correct
Emails not sending?
  • Verify domain status in Settings > Email
  • Check that the template is enabled
Variables not replacing?
  • Check spelling of variable names
  • Ensure you’re using {{ }} syntax
  • Variables are case-sensitive