---
title: "Compose an Email | Manatal User Guides | ATS Documentation"
slug: "compose-an-email"
description: "Access, view and compose emails directly through Manatal's ATS platform. Our recruiting software provides intuitive email integration features."
updated: 2026-02-09T06:11:45Z
published: 2026-02-09T06:11:45Z
canonical: "support.manatal.com/compose-an-email"
---

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# Compose an Email

Important

By using a Manatal email address during the free trial, users are limited to receiving emails. In order to send emails using a Manatal email address, please [subscribe here](https://app.manatal.com/administration/subscription).

Alternately, please connect Manatal to your [Google or Outlook / Office 365 email accounts](https://support.manatal.com/docs/email-integration) to send emails using Manatal's inbox during your free trial.

There are two ways to send emails using Manatal.

[How to use Manatal’s Inbox Video](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/p0zog9m2n4?videoFoam=true)

## Compose an Email From the Inbox Page

1. Head to your [Inbox](https://app.manatal.com/inbox) and click on "Compose".  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28434%29.png)

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28412%29.png)

1. A pop-up window will be displayed. Either type a candidate/contact's name or an email address, and then select the relevant candidate or contact from the dropdown. You can also CC or BCC other candidates/contacts. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28437%29.png)
2. If you wish to use a template, click on the template icon at the bottom of the page and select your template by clicking the "+" icon next to the desired template. Read more about templates [here](https://support.manatal.com/docs/draft-a-template-email-for-the-inbox). ![Inbox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/Inbox.png)

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28438%29.png)

1. To link the email to a job, type in a job title and then select the correct job. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28439%29.png)
2. Type the email subject and body of the email. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28440%29.png)
3. Once the email is completed, click "Send". ![Inbox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/Inbox%281%29.png)

## Compose an Email From a Candidate's Profile

1. To email a candidate, click on the "Inbox" tab when on that candidate's profile. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28441%29.png)
2. Click on "Compose". ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28442%29.png)
3. If you wish to use a template, click on "Templates" at the bottom of the page and select your template by clicking the "+" icon next to the desired template. Read more about templates [here](https://support.manatal.com/docs/draft-a-template-email-for-the-inbox). ![Inbox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/Inbox.png)

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28438%29.png)

1. To link the email to a job, type in a job title and then select the correct one. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28439%29.png)
2. Type the email subject and body of the email. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/image%28440%29.png)
3. Once the email is completed, click "Send". ![Inbox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/39490836-1db1-4486-9bf0-9314bc46f971/Images/Documentation/Inbox%281%29.png)