How to Launch a Custom Fixed-Length Phishing Campaign
This guide details how to launch a custom fixed-length phishing campaign by selecting campaign type, audience, templates, and scheduling a 3-7 day phishing window through the Training and Phishing Campaigns tab, noting that fixed-length campaigns end once templates run out and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Overview
If you want to send out a limited number of phishing templates, fixed-length campaigns are the right tool. This guide walks you through launching a custom fixed-length phishing campaign.
Note: As of 8.12.2025, all campaign types are managed from a unified Campaigns page under 'Campaigns' in the side navigation. The steps below may not reflect the latest UI locations.
Steps to Launch a Custom Fixed-Length Phishing Campaign
- 1.Click on the Training and Phishing Campaigns tab.
- 2.Click Launch a Phishing Campaign.
- 3.Enter the campaign name, description, and select the campaign type (fixed-length or continuous).
- 4.Select an audience, sending channel, and learning type(s).
- 5.Choose the template categories to include in your campaign.
- Note: Once a fixed-length campaign runs out of templates, the campaign will end.
- 6.Select your publishing options. You have three options:
- Save and Launch (recommended)
- Launch Campaign
- 7.Click Next at the bottom of the page to proceed to scheduling.
- 8.On the Campaign Launcher page, you'll see the scheduling tool and a summary of your configuration. The earliest a fixed-length campaign can be scheduled is 24 hours in advance. Adjust the start date as needed.
- Set the schedule to fit your campaign goals.
- Review the sending channels and templates selected.
- 9.Click Launch to start your campaign.
Additional Notes
- Fixed-length phishing campaigns, like continuous campaigns, send over a phishing window of 3-7 days, delivering different templates to different users at different times.
- For more details on delivery timing, refer to the article: "When will Phishing Campaigns Deliver?"
If you have further questions, reach out for support.