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How to collect emails with a free download

4 min read Updated October 21, 2026

Short answer

Create an email list in your dashboard, add the email step to a link and share it. Visitors enter their email as one of the unlock steps, and new subscribers show up in your list.

Why an email list

Followers see your posts when the algorithm allows it. An email reaches people directly, and your list comes with you if you ever switch platforms. A free download is the easiest moment to ask for one.

Set it up

  1. Create a list

    Open Email lists and create one, like “Newsletter” or “Beat buyers”.

  2. Add the email step

    In the link’s actions, add the email step and choose the list. Drag it before or after the social actions.

  3. Share the link

    Every unlock adds a subscriber to the list.

One list or many?

  • One list if you send a single newsletter.
  • A list per drop if you want to know which freebie brought people in, or send updates about one product.

Your subscribers stay yours

Rekonise never emails the people on your lists. On Pro you can export a list and import it into the email tool you use.

Questions

Can I combine an email step with social actions?

Yes. The email step works next to subscribes, follows and joins, in the order you choose.

Does Rekonise email my subscribers?

No. Rekonise never contacts the people on your lists.

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