---
title: "How to Optimize Email Delivery with Slice-and-Send"
description: "Optimize email delivery by scheduling up to 30 time slots for sending campaigns throughout the day."
url: https://help.mailercloud.com/en/articles/148-how-to-optimize-email-delivery-with-slice-and-send
collection: "Campaigns"
updated: 2026-09-25
language: en
---

# How to Optimize Email Delivery with Slice-and-Send

Optimize email delivery by scheduling up to 30 time slots for sending campaigns throughout the day.

The **Slice-and-Send** feature in Mailercloud enhances email delivery by distributing campaign sends over multiple time slots. This ensures better inbox placement, reduces email overload, and improves engagement rates.

## **Key Benefits**

-   Schedule up to **30 sending slots** within a day.
    
-   Optimize email delivery for **higher engagement rates**.
    
-   Reduce **bulk email overload**, improving recipient experience.
    

## **How to Set Up Slice-and-Send**

### **Step 1: Access Slice-and-Send**

1.  Log in to your Mailercloud account and go to **Campaigns**.
    
2.  Create a new campaign or edit an existing one.
    
3.  Navigate to the **Slice-and-Send** section.
    

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### **Step 2: Configure Sending Slots**

1.  Choose the **number of sending slots** (up to 30).
    
2.  Set the **preferred sending times** for each slot.
    
3.  Adjust based on audience behavior and past engagement trends.
    

### **Step 3: Save and Schedule**

1.  Click **Save** to apply the settings.
    
2.  Review your campaign and **schedule it** for sending.
    

### **Best Practices for Optimized Delivery**

✅ Schedule slots during **peak engagement hours** (based on previous data).  
✅ Segment audiences to match sending times with user activity.  
✅ Analyze past campaign reports to determine the best distribution strategy.

### **Common Mistakes to Avoid**

❌ **Over-scheduling** too many slots, causing unnecessary delays.  
❌ Ignoring **recipient time zones**, leading to ineffective engagement.  
❌ Not testing the feature before **full-scale deployment**.

### **Need Help?**

If you have any further questions, please **contact our support team**. We’re happy to assist you!