> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.avoca.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How should I pace an outbound campaign?

> Use campaign schedules, workflow delays, exclusions, and a controlled test audience before a large send.

Avoca provides scheduling and workflow controls that help spread outreach over the intended time period. It does not guarantee a fixed delivery time or delivery rate; carriers and messaging providers also apply throughput and filtering rules.

## Controls to review

In [the Avoca dashboard](https://dashboard.avoca.ai):

* Use **Outbound → Campaigns** to set the launch time, timezone, allowed sending period, and available recurring limits.
* Use **Outbound → Workflows** to set supported delays between steps and outcome branches.
* Use **Outbound → Preferences** for team-level campaign defaults when available.
* Use **Outbound → Exclusions** and **Messages → Opt-Outs** to suppress contacts who should not receive the campaign.
* Review holiday handling before a scheduled or recurring send.

The exact controls depend on campaign type and team configuration. If the dashboard does not expose a per-second or per-channel limit, do not assume one can be changed by the campaign owner.

## Before a large send

1. Validate the audience count and selection criteria.
2. Preview the rendered content and targeting. Use a channel-specific test action only when the editor explicitly provides one.
3. Start with a limited, controlled audience when the workflow or sender is new.
4. Monitor campaign status, replies, failures, and opt-outs.
5. Pause the campaign if the copy, audience, or response volume is not behaving as expected.

For a large or time-sensitive launch, use **Settings → Support** to confirm the plan with Avoca before scheduling it.