Use Case

Build a Double Opt-In Flow

Build a Double Opt-In Flow to Increase Engagement

If you're seeing high unsubscribe rates or low engagement among your email, SMS, or WhatsApp audiences, consider sending a confirmation message that requires an action to confirm opt-in after users express interest.

Leveraging this kind of triggered messaging helps you build a healthy subscriber list and reach highly engaged customers, while avoiding wasted sends on less engaged users. Double opt-in keeps your list clean and effective, building trust and credibility with your audience. Despite the extra step, the benefits in data quality, compliance, and user engagement make double opt-in essential.

Build a healthy subscriber list and reach highly engaged customers by using a double opt-in flow.
Build a healthy subscriber list and reach highly engaged customers by using a double opt-in flow.

By requiring users to confirm their subscription, you collect valid, interested email addresses, leading to better engagement rates. This process supports your brand’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and compliance practice, reducing legal risks and minimizing spam complaints, while improving your sender reputation and deliverability.

Industry Examples

Double opt-in is relevant across all industries, including:

  • Retail: Double opt-in ensures a high-quality, engaged subscriber list for newsletters and product releases.
  • Transportation: Double opt-in improves communication reliability and deliverability for service announcements and real-time updates.
  • Software: Double opt-in improves data quality and engagement rates for onboarding, notifications, and feature announcements.
  • Financial Services: Double opt-in improves data quality, enhances security, and builds trust with genuinely interested subscribers.

Use Case: Increase Email Engagement with a Double Opt-In Flow

In the following use case, learn how to leverage Global Subscription States, in-app messages, and email to build a double opt-in flow.

A streaming service uses a double opt-in flow with an In-App Message to encourage users to sign up for email updates, then follows up with a confirmation email.
A streaming service uses a double opt-in flow with an In-App Message to encourage users to sign up for email updates, then follows up with a confirmation email.

How It’s Done

In the following video, learn how to build a double opt-in flow campaign.

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