Basics

Quick Start

Sign up and send your first email

5-Minute Setup

This guide walks you through creating your account and sending your first email. No technical knowledge needed — you'll be up and running in under 5 minutes.

Video Overview

Watch a quick walkthrough of the entire setup process, from sign-up to your first sent email.

Getting Started with Mail Panda — Full Walkthrough

Video tutorial

Step by Step

1. Create Your Account

1

Go to the sign-up page

Click Get Started on the homepage, or go directly to the sign-up page.

2

Enter your details

Type your email address and choose a password. That's all we need.

3

You're in!

You'll be signed in automatically and taken straight to your dashboard. No email verification required.

Sign-up page screenshot

The sign-up page — just email and password

Pro Tip

No credit card required. The free plan includes 1,000 contacts and 1,000 emails/month — enough to get started and see real results.

2. Explore the Dashboard

The dashboard is your home base. It shows your sending stats, recent activity, and quick access to everything. The sidebar on the left has all the tools you need:

Dashboard overview screenshot

Your dashboard — stats, activity, and quick actions

Compose

Write and send emails with the rich text editor

Contacts

Add, import, and organize your audience

Templates

Pick from pre-built designs or create your own

Campaigns

Set up automated email sequences (drip campaigns)

Analytics

Track opens, clicks, and engagement over time

3. Send Your First Email

1

Open the composer

Click Compose in the sidebar.

2

Fill in the details

Add the recipient's email address, write a subject line, and compose your message using the rich text editor. Format text, add links, and insert images.

3

Use a template (optional)

Want a head start? Click the template dropdown to pick a pre-built design. Edit the content to make it yours.

4

Hit Send

Click Send Email and you're done!

Compose email screenshot

The compose editor — write, format, and send

Best Practice

Your emails are automatically formatted as clean HTML that looks great in every email client — Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and more.

4. Check Delivery

After sending, go to History in the sidebar to confirm delivery. You'll see:

  • Status badges: Sent, Delivered, Opened
  • A timeline of engagement events (opens, clicks)
  • Which links were clicked and when

Email history and tracking screenshot

History view — see delivery status and engagement

Keep Going

What's Next

Now that you've sent your first email, explore these features to get the most out of Mail Panda:

Import Your Contacts

Upload a CSV or add contacts manually to build your audience

Create a Template

Design a reusable email template that matches your brand

Set Up a Drip Campaign

Automate follow-up emails over time

Try AI Features

Generate emails and subject lines with AI

Check Your Analytics

See open rates, click rates, and engagement trends