# Scheduling a campaign
When you prepare a mail merge, you can schedule the emails to be sent at a later date. Here’s how to do it:
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{% tab "Dashboard" %}
1. Go to [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Create a [new campaign](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/campaigns/new).
3. Click **Schedule send**.
4. Select the date and time.
5. Click **Apply** to confirm.
## How to view scheduled campaigns?
1. Sign in to [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Go to **Campaigns** > **Scheduled**.
3. Click on a campaign.
## How to edit a scheduled campaign?
Made a mistake? Or want to make some last-minute changes? Here's how you can edit a scheduled campaign in Mailmeteor before we start sending your emails.
1. Open [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Go to **Campaigns** > **Scheduled**.
3. Select your email campaign.
4. Click on the **Action** button.
5. Select **Update campaign**.
6. From there, you can edit your subject line, the body of your email, or the list of recipients.
7. Once you're happy with the changes you've made, click **Update campaign**.
## How to cancel a scheduled campaign?
Want to cancel a campaign you've scheduled? Here's how to do it:
1. Open [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Go to **Campaigns** > **Scheduled**.
3. Select your email campaign.
4. Click on the **Action** button and select **Cancel campaign**.
5. To confirm, click **Cancel campaign**.
## Video tutorial
If you prefer to watch a video, here's a tutorial on how to schedule your campaigns with Mailmeteor:
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Happy watching!
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{% tab "Gmail" %}
1. Sign in to your [Gmail](https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox) account.
2. Go to **Campaigns**.
3. Create a **New campaign**.
4. Under **Settings**, click **Schedule send**.
5. Pick a date and time. Then click **Apply**.
6. Once your campaign is ready, click **Send emails**.
7. To confirm, click **Schedule send**.
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Your emails will be sent gradually after the scheduled time. Depending on the size of your contact list, the dispatch may take a few minutes to one hour. This is designed to maximize your deliverability and secure your email account.
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## How to view scheduled campaigns?
1. Sign in to your [Gmail](https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox) account.
2. Open the **Campaigns** tab.
3. Go to **Scheduled**.
4. Select the campaign you want to view.
5. Click **Open campaign**.
And voilà. You’ll get an overview of your scheduled campaign, with key information, like the scheduled date and time, as well as the contacts that will receive this email. Here’s what it looks like in Gmail ⤵️
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From this window, you can reschedule, pause, resume, cancel, or [edit a scheduled campaign](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/manage/edit) whenever you want.
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## How to reschedule a campaign?
1. Open your campaign in Gmail.
2. Click the **Pencil** icon.
This will take you to the [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/), a special place where you can manage all your email campaigns in just a few clicks. If you don’t already have an account, you may need to create one.
3. Go to **Actions**.
4. Select **Reschedule**.
5. Pick a new date and time. Then click **Reschedule** to confirm.
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{% tab "Google Sheets" %}
1. Open **Mailmeteor** for Sheets.
2. Compose your email or select a template.
3. Next to **Send emails**, click the small caret symbol ("▼") and select **Schedule send**.
4. Select the date and time.
5. Click **Schedule send** to send emails at a later date.
{% hint style="info" %}
**Need to make changes?** You can [edit](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/manage/edit) or [cancel](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/manage/cancel) your scheduled campaign before it’s sent directly from your [Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
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{% tab "Google Docs" %}
1. Open your Google Docs. Then navigate to **Extensions** > **Mailmeteor** > **New campaign** and [create a new campaign](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/tutorial).
2. Next to **Send emails**, click the small caret symbol (▼). Then select **Schedule send**.
3. Pick the date and time. Then click **Schedule send** to confirm.
And voilà. Your campaign is now set to go out at the appointed time. You can sit back and relax while we take care of the rest.
{% hint style="info" %}
**Need to make changes?** You can [edit](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/manage/edit) or [cancel](https://mailmeteor.com/docs/campaigns/manage/cancel) your scheduled campaign before it’s sent directly from your [Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
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{% tab "Excel" %}
1. Open Excel and select your spreadsheet with your contact list.
2. Open Mailmeteor's add-in for Excel
3. Next to **Send emails**, click the small caret symbol ("▼") and select **Schedule send**.
4. Select the date and time.
5. Click **Schedule** to send emails at a later date.
## How to view scheduled campaigns?
1. Sign in to [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Go to **Campaigns** > **Scheduled**.
3. Click on a campaign.
## How to edit a scheduled campaign?
Made a mistake? Or want to make some last-minute changes? Here's how you can edit a scheduled campaign in Mailmeteor before we start sending your emails.
1. Open [Mailmeteor Dashboard](https://dashboard.mailmeteor.com/).
2. Go to **Campaigns** > **Scheduled**.
3. Select your email campaign.
4. Click on the **Action** button.
5. Select **Update campaign**.
6. From there, you can edit your subject line, the body of your email, or the list of recipients.
7. Once you're happy with the changes you've made, click **Update campaign**.
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## When will my emails be sent?
With Mailmeteor's scheduling feature, you can plan when to send your emails. It could be in a few minutes or **up to 120 days** from now.
Your scheduled emails are sent gradually. Depending on the size of your contact list, the sending may take **a few minutes to one hour.** This helps prevent your emails from falling into spam and secure your account.
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