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What is Autoresponder?

Updated October 24, 2026

An autoresponder is an email tool that sends set emails automatically when someone joins your list.

You write a series once and it goes out to every new subscriber.

It welcomes people, delivers your lead magnet and builds trust.

It's one of the simplest automations in online business.

Example

Someone signs up and gets five emails over a week without you sending anything.

Questions people ask

What tools do this?

Most email platforms include autoresponders.

How many emails should it have?

Many start with three to seven.

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