The benefit fo using automated campaigns is that you don't have to manage the campaign manually. However, if you want to launch the campaign manually, it is possible. The rest of the campaign will still execute automatically.
Step 1: Create an Exclusive Campaign
To use a manual trigger, you must use an exclusive campaign. When creating a campaign, select a template with the Exclusive type:
Step 2: Configure the Trigger
In exclusive campaigns, you have 2 trigger options:
Drag and drop a manual trigger:
Edit the trigger and indicate which group(s) to include in the targeting:
To verify the number of targeted contacts, click Count. Then, connect the trigger to other campaign elements.
→ See the Edition Guide for Automated Campaigns
Step 3: Launch the Campaign
Validate the campaign to make sure no element is in error. When the campaign is ready, click Activate in the upper right. When you are ready to launch the campaign, select the manual trigger and click Launch campaign:
Confirm the launching by clicking Approve.