Getting Started

To get started, you’ll first choose the Email Builder tier that best fits your department’s needs and log in to access the tool. Follow the steps below to start using the Email Builder.

Choose Your Tier

The Email Builder has two tiers to meet your needs.

Free Tier

The Free Tier offers a simple, no-cost way to create effective emails using predesigned templates. You can get started using this tier right away.

Available Templates and Blocks

The Free Tier has two templates available:

• Single Column
• Basic Newsletter

Premium Tier

The Premium Tier allows your team to collaborate in a shared space and gives users access to different block options based on their user role.

Available Templates and Blocks

In the Premium Tier, template availability is dependent on a user’s role.

• Single Column template is available to:
  • Authors
  • Editors
  • Email administrators
    
• Basic Newsletter template is available to:
  • Authors
  • Editors
  • Email administrators
    
• Enhanced Newsletter template is available to:
  • Editors
  • Email administrators
    
• Create Your Own template is available to:
  • Email administrators
    
• Announcement is available to:
  • Editors
  • Email administrators
    

Block availability is dependent on the type of template used.

Log In

Free Tier

To access the Free Tier, visit email.web.ncsu.edu/login and log in using your Unity ID and password. If you are a first-time user, your account will be created automatically.

Premium Tier

First-Time Users

To get started, please email WordPress@help.ncsu.edu with Email Builder in the subject line and mention your interest in using the Premium Tier of the Email Builder. A team member from University Communications and Marketing will reach out to you about pricing.

After Purchase

If you already have Premium Tier access, use the specific URL provided at setup. If you can’t recall it, log in using email.web.ncsu.edu/login and look for your Premium Tier account under “My Sites” in the upper-left corner.