# Managed Email

### Overview

The **Managed Email Add-on** is an optional <mark style="background-color:yellow;">managed service</mark> that allows you to send customized emails directly within Qubitro, without integrating or managing any third-party email provider.&#x20;

It is designed for use with [**Rule Functions**](https://docs.qubitro.com/platform/functions/rule-function) and other sub-products, enabling seamless email alerts and notifications.

Once enabled, you can use [**Send Email**](https://docs.qubitro.com/platform/functions/rule-function/send-email) as an action within [Rule Functions](https://docs.qubitro.com/platform/functions/rule-function) to trigger emails based on specific device conditions, thresholds, or events.

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Managed Email Add-on is available **only on the Enterprise plan for Organizations**.
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### Core Features

* **No Third-Party Integration Required** – Allows you to send emails without setting up an external email provider.
* **Seamless Rule Functions Integration** – Enables **Send Email** actions within Rule Functions for automated notifications.
* **Usage-Based Pricing** – Costs are calculated per email recipient and billed monthly upon invoice finalization.
* **Customizable Email Content** – Allows you to format messages dynamically based on event data.

### Enabling Managed Email Add-on

The Managed Email Add-on must be activated before use.

1. Navigate to **Organization Settings > Add-ons**.
2. Locate **Managed Email Add-on** and click **Enable**.
3. Once activated, the **Send Email** action will be available in **Rule Functions**.

### Sending Emails with Rule Functions

Once enabled, you can use the **Send Email** action in Rule Functions:

{% content-ref url="../platform/functions/rule-function/send-email" %}
[send-email](https://docs.qubitro.com/platform/functions/rule-function/send-email)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Billing & Pricing

The Managed Email Add-on is billed based on usage:

* **Each recipient counts as one email.**
* **For example:** Sending an email to three recipients will be counted as three emails.
* The **fee per email** is **$0.0005**.
* Charges are calculated monthly and included in the final invoice.

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You can always check the total count of sent emails on the **Billing** page under **Organization Settings**.
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### Disabling Managed Email Add-on

To disable the Managed Email Add-on:

1. Navigate to **Organization Settings > Add-ons**.
2. Locate **Managed Email Add-on** and click toggle to **disable**.
3. This will remove access to the **Send Email** action in Rule Functions.


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