Saving Drafts and Creating Templates

Saving Drafts and Creating Templates

Not ready to send? You can save a message as a draft to come back to later. If you send similar messages regularly — like a weekly newsletter — you can also save a message as a template to reuse quickly.

Messages → New → Save as Draft / Save Template

How do I save a draft?

  1. While building a message, click Save as Draft at any point.

  2. The message will be saved and you can return to finish it later.

  3. Drafts appear in your Messages list with a Draft status.

How do I create a template?

  1. Build a message as you normally would.

  2. Click Save Template and give it a descriptive name (for example, Weekly Newsletter).

  3. The template will then appear as a quick-start option under the +New button on the Home screen.

System behaviour and restrictions

  • Contributors must draft: Group Contributors must always save messages as drafts — they cannot send messages themselves. An Administrator must review and publish the message.

  • Privacy: Drafts are private to the person who created them unless shared with an Administrator for review.

Need help?

Contact the d6 Support Desk: support@d6ed.co.za | 087 820 0088

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find my saved drafts?

Drafts appear in your Messages list with a Draft status label. Click on a draft to continue editing or to send it.

Where do saved templates appear?

Saved templates appear as quick-start options under the +New button on the Home screen. Click a template to create a new message pre-filled with that content.

Can other system users see my drafts?

No. Drafts are private to the person who created them unless they are shared with an Administrator for review.

Last updated: March 2026  |  Version 2.0

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