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

# Email templates

> Customize the content and styling of your subscription notification emails.

Each email type has a customizable template with a subject line, body content, and dynamic variables that are filled in automatically for each recipient.

## Editing templates

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to email templates">
    In the Bonde app, go to **Emails** to see all available templates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a template">
    Click on any template to open the editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit and save">
    Update the subject line and body content, then click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Template variables

Use these variables in your subject lines and body content. Variables are replaced with real values when the email is sent.

### Customer variables

| Variable                    | Description              | Example                                         |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `{{ customer.first_name }}` | Customer's first name    | "Sarah"                                         |
| `{{ customer.email }}`      | Customer's email address | "[sarah@example.com](mailto:sarah@example.com)" |

### Subscription variables

| Variable                               | Description      | Example            |
| -------------------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------ |
| `{{ subscription.next_billing_date }}` | Next charge date | "January 15, 2026" |
| `{{ subscription.status }}`            | Current status   | "Active"           |

### Shop variables

| Variable           | Description                            | Example      |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| `{{ shop.name }}`  | Your store name                        | "Acme Store" |
| `{{ portal_url }}` | Link to subscription management portal | Full URL     |

## Sending test emails

After editing a template, click **Send Test** to receive a preview at your store owner email address. Test emails use placeholder values for variables so you can check formatting and layout.

## Tips

* Keep subject lines short and clear — customers should know what the email is about at a glance
* Include `{{ portal_url }}` in charge-related emails so customers can easily manage their subscription
* Use `{{ customer.first_name }}` in the greeting for a personal touch
* Test every template after editing to make sure variables render correctly