How to Import Email Templates into the GoHighLevel Code Editor

When moving from tools like ClickUp or other marketing platforms into GoHighLevel, you may already have well-designed HTML email templates that you do not want to rebuild from scratch. The email builder in GoHighLevel includes a code editor that lets you import templates from almost any platform quickly and safely.

This guide walks you through each step to import an HTML email layout, apply it in the GoHighLevel email builder, and keep it editable for future campaigns.

Why Use the GoHighLevel Email Code Editor

The email code editor in GoHighLevel gives you direct control over the HTML of your templates. Instead of manually recreating designs, you can paste clean, existing code from other systems and reuse your favorite layouts.

Key benefits include:

• Direct HTML access for full design control.
• Ability to reuse templates from other email tools.
• Faster campaign setup inside GoHighLevel.
• Consistent branding across your emails.

Before You Import HTML into GoHighLevel

Before working in the GoHighLevel builder, prepare your HTML template:

• Open the original template in your existing platform or HTML editor.
• Make sure images are hosted online and not stored only in a local folder.
• Confirm links, buttons, and tracking elements are correct and active.
• Copy only the email body HTML if your provider adds its own extra wrappers.

It is also a good idea to keep a backup of the original HTML file in case you need to restore it later or move it into another GoHighLevel account.

Accessing the GoHighLevel Email Builder

To import a template, you must first open the email builder in GoHighLevel. The steps are straightforward inside your account.

Step 1: Open the Email Builder in GoHighLevel

1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account as an admin or user with email permissions.
2. Navigate to the area where you create emails (such as Campaigns, Broadcasts, or Templates, depending on your setup).
3. Click the option to create a new email or edit an existing one.

This will launch the drag-and-drop email builder that GoHighLevel provides for visual editing.

Step 2: Switch to the Code Editor in GoHighLevel

Inside the builder interface, you can access the code editor view. The exact label may vary slightly based on interface updates, but it will refer to HTML or code.

1. Within the email builder, look for a button or tab labeled something similar to Code, HTML, or Code Editor.
2. Click that control to switch from the visual drag-and-drop view to the HTML code editor.
3. You will now see the existing HTML structure for your current email layout.

How to Import an HTML Template into GoHighLevel

Once you are in the code editor, you can paste the HTML from any compatible email platform into GoHighLevel.

Step 3: Copy HTML from Your Previous Platform

1. Open your old email platform or your local HTML file.
2. Locate the option to view the email HTML source code.
3. Select all of the HTML code for the email body.
4. Copy the code to your clipboard.

Make sure you include all necessary inline CSS and structural elements that control layout, fonts, and spacing, since GoHighLevel will render exactly what you paste.

Step 4: Paste the HTML into the GoHighLevel Code Editor

1. Return to the GoHighLevel email code editor window.
2. Select all of the existing HTML in the code editor if there is any default content.
3. Paste your copied HTML template into the editor, replacing the previous code.
4. Confirm that the full template code appears without errors or missing sections.

After you paste the code, you can toggle back to the visual view to see how GoHighLevel interprets your imported layout.

Previewing and Testing Your Imported Template in GoHighLevel

After importing your HTML, it is essential to preview and test your design in GoHighLevel to ensure that everything displays correctly and that links work as expected.

Step 5: Use the Visual Preview in GoHighLevel

1. Switch from the code editor back to the visual builder preview.
2. Review the structure of your email: header, content sections, images, and footer.
3. Confirm that fonts, colors, and spacing look as intended.
4. Check that any personalization or merge fields supported by GoHighLevel are placed where you want them.

If something looks off, you can toggle back to the code editor to adjust the HTML directly within GoHighLevel until the layout matches your expectations.

Step 6: Send a Test Email from GoHighLevel

1. In the email builder, locate the option to send a test email.
2. Enter one or more test email addresses that you control.
3. Send the test from GoHighLevel and check your inboxes across different email clients (such as Gmail, Outlook, and mobile apps).
4. Verify that links, buttons, and tracking work correctly and that the design is responsive on both desktop and mobile.

This testing step helps you confirm that the imported HTML works smoothly inside GoHighLevel before you send it to a larger audience.

Best Practices When Using Imported Templates in GoHighLevel

To get the most out of the GoHighLevel email builder when you import HTML templates, keep the following best practices in mind:

• Use inline styles: Email clients often strip head styles, so keep CSS inline where possible.
• Optimize images: Host images on reliable servers, compress them for faster loading, and use full URLs.
• Keep mobile in mind: Use responsive table-based layouts that render well in common email clients.
• Test often: Every change in the code editor should be followed by new previews and test sends from GoHighLevel.
• Save versions: Duplicate your templates inside GoHighLevel before making large edits so you can roll back if needed.

Using Imported Templates Across Campaigns in GoHighLevel

Once an HTML template is imported and tested, you can reuse it for multiple campaigns and automations inside GoHighLevel.

Typical use cases include:

• Standard newsletters with consistent branding.
• Promotional campaigns based on a proven layout.
• Onboarding sequences managed within GoHighLevel workflows.
• Transactional or notification emails with a unified design.

By building a library of imported templates, your team can move faster and keep consistent quality across all email communications managed through GoHighLevel.

Additional Resources for GoHighLevel Users

For even deeper optimization of your marketing operations around GoHighLevel, you can explore expert consulting and implementation resources, such as the services offered at Consultevo.

To review the original platform documentation that explains importing email templates into the code editor, you can visit the official GoHighLevel help article here: GoHighLevel email builder: import templates.

By following the steps above, you can reliably bring HTML email designs from almost any platform into GoHighLevel, keep full control over your code, and build a scalable, repeatable email marketing system inside your account.

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