Bulk Email Users
The Email Users functionality allows administrators to email users with notices or important information. There are a variety of presets that allow you to chose your recipients.
QuickSending Steps:
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ManagementarticleanddescribesClickhow to use the Email Users.Choosetool to send mass email communications. This feature allows administrators to compose and send messages to targeted groups of users based on criteria like user type, permit status, or assigned parking lot. This guide is intended for OPS-COM administrators responsible for user communications.Setup & Configuration
This tool is a
UserstandardTypefeatureGroup.and Selectdoes not require any specific setup. The effectiveness of the recipientfiltersfiltering depends on having accurate and up-to-date user data, including correct User Types, Lot Assignments, and other user profile details.Using this Feature
The process is divided into two phases: first defining your recipient list using
Filter by, Select by Lot,filters, andSelectthenbycomposingLockerandArea,as applies.Click onPrepare Email.ClickView Recipient Listto verify recipients. You also havesending theoptionemail.toExportPhase 1: Defining the Recipient List
.Composeyour email, add attachments if needed.ClickSend Email.Confirm by clickingYes.Wait for the confirmation message that your email has been queued.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Tip To select multiple options within a single filter box (e.g., to email users in three different lots), hold the Ctrl key (or Cmd on Mac) and click each desired option. To deselect an option, hold the same key and click it again.
Phase 2: Composing and Sending the Email
After preparing the email, a new section will appear on the page.
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First, verify your recipients. Click the View Recipient List button to review
yourtheemaillistrecipients.of users who will receive the email. You can also click Export Recipient List to download a CSV file for external review. CreateemailCompose
Typeyour message by filling inathe Subject andaMessage.fields.Attachfiles:To
Ifincludeneeded,aattachfile,files by clickingclick the Choose Filebutton.button and select the desired attachment.Sendemail:OnceWhen your
emailmessage is ready, click the Send Email button.Confirm:A confirmation
dialogprompt will appear. Click Yes toconfirm.proceed.ConfirmemailA
was sent:Aconfirmation message will then display, statingMailthatmessagethe email has been queued for delivery.
Warning Box Sending a mass email is an irreversible action. Always proofread your subject line and message content carefully for accuracy and clarity before clicking Send Email.
Best Practices & Considerations
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Always use the View Recipient List button to check your final list of recipients before sending. This is a critical step to ensure your communication reaches the correct audience.
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Be aware that emails are queued for delivery
willanddisplay.may not be sent instantaneously, especially for very large recipient lists. The system sends them in batches to ensure reliable delivery. -
Use this tool for important operational announcements, such as lot closures, policy changes, or permit renewal deadlines. Avoid overusing it for non-essential matters to prevent 'email fatigue' among your users.