> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usestellar.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Loops

> Modern email automation for your changelog

Connect Loops to your portal subscription form for beautiful, automated changelog emails.

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## Why Loops?

* **Developer-friendly** - API-first design
* **Beautiful emails** - Modern templates
* **Smart automation** - Trigger-based workflows
* **Great analytics** - Track engagement

## Quick Setup

1. Navigate to **Portal** → **Settings** → **Email Marketing**
2. Select **Loops**
3. Configure:
   * **API Key** - From Loops settings
   * **List ID** - Target list for subscribers
   * **Tag** - Applied on signup (e.g., "changelog-subscriber")
4. Save configuration

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## Getting Your API Key

1. Sign in to [Loops](https://loops.so)
2. Go to **Settings** → **API**
3. Create new API key with **Contacts** permission
4. Copy and save securely

<Info>
  Loops automatically creates contacts with the changelog tag, perfect for targeted campaigns.
</Info>

## Automation Ideas

**Welcome Series**

* Trigger when tag "changelog-subscriber" added
* Send recent announcements
* Share roadmap highlights

**Monthly Digest**

* Filter by changelog tag
* Summarize updates
* Include metrics

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## Integration Features

* **Instant sync** - Real-time subscriber updates
* **Custom fields** - Pass subscription date
* **Unsubscribe handling** - Automatic sync
* **Test mode** - Verify before going live

<Tip>
  Create a Loops automation that sends your 3 most recent announcements to new subscribers.
</Tip>