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Validate a campaign before launch

Review campaign errors and required setup before sending.

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Before you start

  • Finish the campaign audience, sequence, and sender setup.
  • Connect and validate every required channel account.
  • Preview variables and personalization fields.

Steps

Step 1

Open validation

From the campaign, open the validation or launch readiness area.

Validate a campaign before launch: Validation entry point
Validate a campaign before launch
Step 2

Review blockers

Read each blocker carefully. Common blockers include missing senders, invalid variables, empty audience, or disconnected accounts.

Validate a campaign before launch: Validation blockers
Validate a campaign before launch
Step 3

Fix required issues

Go back to the relevant campaign area and fix each required item before launch.

Validate a campaign before launch: Fix validation issue
Validate a campaign before launch
Step 4

Preview messages

Preview the sequence as a recipient and check that variables resolve correctly.

Validate a campaign before launch: Message preview
Validate a campaign before launch
Step 5

Run validation again

Re-run validation and launch only when the campaign passes the checks you require.

Validate a campaign before launch: Validation passed
Validate a campaign before launch

What happens next

  • Launch the campaign or save it as ready for later.
  • Use validation warnings as a checklist, even when they are not hard blockers.

FAQ

Can I ignore validation warnings?

Some warnings may not block launch, but they often point to risks worth reviewing.

Why did a campaign become invalid later?

Connected accounts, audience status, permissions, or variables can change after setup.

Launch safelyRun the launch checklist before sending

Review audience, senders, sequence copy, personalization, schedules, and validation blockers.

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