Managers' Guide: Customising Phishing Email Templates
Managers can edit existing phishing templates or build new ones from scratch using the built-in drag-and-drop email editor. This allows you to:
- Localise content for different languages
- Tailor messages for specific training goals
- Create or edit templates for specific groups or learners.
Editing a Template
- From your Dashboard, go to the Phishing section > select Templates.
- Find the template you want to update.
- Click the ellipsis menu (three dots) >Duplicate Template to open it in the Email Editor.
- Click the Actions button > Update Fields > Save
- Customise layout and content:
- Drag and drop Column sections into the template.
- Add Content blocks( Text, Button, Image, Spacer, Divider).
- Click Save.
- Go to your My Templates, find your version and Publish it.
*Only published templates can be used in phishing campaigns.
Creating a New Template
- Sign In to your Admin Dashboard.
- Go to the Phishing section > select Templates tab.
- Click Create a Template
- Select the Phishing Template Language
- Complete Fields: Title, description, email subject
- Click Create Template to open the Email Editor.
- Drag Column sections to get started.
- Drag Content blocks (Text, Button, Image, Spacer, Divider).
- Click Save.
- Go to your My Templates and Publish it.
Understanding Template Status
Template Status
- Draft: Work in progress.
- Modified: Customised from an existing template.
- Published: Ready for use in campaigns.
Note MSP Partners: Published templates appear in all customer template libraries.
Using the Email Editor
The drag-and-drop editor is designed to help you create realistic or obvious phishing emails, tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Actions Button to Update Template Fields
Update Fields: Edit language, title, description, email subject, and tags.
Tags: Identify the type of phish:
- Attachment Phish (PDF attached)
- Credential Phish (login page)
- URL Phish (clickable link)
Template Sections
Each email is made up of Column sections and Content blocks. You can customise the layout and design by
- Drag Column Sections into the template.
- Add Content Blocks (Text, Button, Image, Spacer, Divider).
Using Placeholders
- Placeholders auto-fill user data (e.g., Learner's first name).
- Click Placeholders, then select from the dropdown.
Inserting Links
- Highlight the text you want to hyperlink.
- Choose Hook URL from the Links dropdown.
NOTE: Managers can’t use custom URLs - the system provides a secure, trackable Hook URL.
Adding Buttons
- Drag a Button block.
- Add clickable call-to-actions with editable text and styling
Adding Images
- Drag an Image block.
- Click on the image > Select Image to upload.
- Click the Image block to open the image editor.
Divider & Spacer
- Drag the Divider block to visually separate sections.
- Drag in the Spacer block to adjust vertical spacing.
If you get stuck, contact our support team via the chatbot - we’re happy to help!