How to Log an Email

Record an email interaction against a contact or deal.

What this does

Logs an email exchange as an activity on a contact or deal. This keeps your communication history in one place.

When to use it

Log an email after sending or receiving an important message related to a deal or customer relationship.

Step by step

  1. Open the contact or deal record
  2. Click the Log Activity button
  3. Select Email as the activity type
  4. Fill in:
    • Subject — the email subject line
    • Notes — summary of the email content
    • Direction — Sent or Received
  5. Click Save

Tips

  • You don't need to log every automated email — focus on meaningful exchanges
  • Use email templates for common outreach messages
  • Logged emails appear in the activity timeline alongside calls and meetings