How to get started with InfluencersKit
The complete setup walkthrough: verify your account, import subscribers, publish a landing page, and send your first email.
InfluencersKit is an email marketing platform built for creators: grow an audience you own, send newsletters, automate your marketing, and monetize with products, memberships, and ads — all from one dashboard.
This guide takes you from a brand-new account to your first sent email and your first automation. Most creators finish it in under an hour.
Step 1 — Create your account and verify your email
Sign up on the free Starter plan — no credit card required. We send a verification link to your email address; click it to confirm. Verification unlocks email sending and billing on your account.
Didn't get the email? The dashboard shows a banner with a “Resend verification” button, and the Setup Guide on your Overview page has one too.
Step 2 — Import your subscribers
If you already have an audience on another platform, bring it with you before you send anything.
- 1Export your subscriber list as a CSV from your current tool (Kit, Mailchimp, Substack, Beehiiv, Flodesk, or Google Sheets all export CSV).
- 2In the dashboard, open Grow → Integrations & Imports and switch to the CSV Imports tab.
- 3Upload your file and map the columns (email, name, tags) when prompted.
- 4Review the import summary — new subscribers appear under Grow → Subscribers, where you can tag and segment them.
Only import people who opted in to hear from you. Purchased or scraped lists hurt your deliverability and violate our terms.
Step 3 — Publish a landing page or signup form
Landing pages and signup forms are how you grow from day one. They're mobile-optimized and hosted for you, so there's nothing to install.
- 1Open Grow → Landing Pages & Forms and click to create a new page.
- 2Pick a layout, add your headline, description, and branding.
- 3Publish and copy the page URL.
- 4Add the link to your social bios, link-in-bio tool, YouTube descriptions, or a QR code.
Step 4 — Design your email
Open Send → Email Templates. The drag-and-drop builder gives you responsive templates for newsletters, announcements, and promotions — customize colors, fonts, and blocks to match your brand. Every template is mobile-responsive out of the box.
Step 5 — Send your first broadcast
- 1Open Send → Broadcast and create a new broadcast.
- 2Choose the template you designed (the subject line pre-fills from the template — edit it freely).
- 3Pick your recipients: your whole list or a segment.
- 4Send now, or schedule a date and time.
A short welcome note (“thanks for being here, here's what to expect”) is the perfect first broadcast — it warms up your sending reputation and sets expectations.
Step 6 — Automate your welcome
Under Send → Sequences, build a welcome series that greets every new subscriber automatically. When you're ready for more, Automations → Workflow Builder adds conditional logic, delays, and behavior-based triggers.
Where to go next
- Grow → Referrals & Virality — let subscribers earn rewards for inviting friends.
- Monetize → Digital Goods — sell eBooks, templates, or courses with Stripe/PayPal checkout.
- Monetize → MailAdx / InboxBanner — earn ad revenue from your newsletter.
- Analytics → Audience Analytics — watch growth trends, sources, and engagement scores.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Starter plan is free and doesn't require a card. Upgrade to Creator or Pro from Settings when you need more.
How long does migration from another platform take?
For most lists it's about 10 minutes: export CSV from your old tool, import it under Grow → Integrations & Imports, and send your first broadcast.
Can I use my own sending domain?
Yes — you can configure a custom sending domain in Settings so emails come from your own brand. See the “Set up a custom sending domain” article.
Ready to try it?
Open your dashboard and follow along — or create a free account in two minutes.