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

# Emails

> Send emails to parents and customise the automated email templates used for invoices and reminders.

# Emails

Pigeonhole provides two ways to communicate with parents by email: sending custom emails directly to parents of selected children, and customising the automated lifecycle emails that are sent at key points in the parent journey.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Emailing Parents" icon="envelope" href="/docs/managers/emails/emailing-parents">
    Send bulk emails to parents from the children's list. Compose rich-text messages, attach files, choose recipients, and save reusable templates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifecycle Email Templates" icon="file-lines" href="/docs/managers/emails/lifecycle-templates">
    Customise the automated emails sent at key points such as invoices, payment reminders, and payment confirmations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>