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

# Email

> Digest delivery via email

Digests are delivered directly to your inbox on schedule, formatted for easy reading in any email client.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/summate/8HKDTQsY3US3G0xC/images/reading/email-digest.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8HKDTQsY3US3G0xC&q=85&s=c40326dd4230b1e9fa00c898451d1450" alt="Example email digest showing multiple blocks with summaries" width="695" height="1131" data-path="images/reading/email-digest.png" />
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## How Email Digests Work

Your digest appears as a single email with blocks displayed as separate sections. Each block contains AI-generated summaries from its connected sources, appearing in the same order you arranged them in the digest builder.

### What You See

Each item in your digest includes:

* **TLDR summary** - Quick overview of the content
* **Key takeaways** - Important points and insights
* **Source attribution** - Newsletter sender, video channel, or blog
* **Links to full content** - Read the original source

<Info>
  All summaries are generated using your [AI customization settings](/concepts/ai) at the block, digest, or account level.
</Info>

## Different Summary Types

Summary formats vary based on your [AI customization settings](/concepts/ai). Each format offers different features for interacting with content.

### Detailed Summaries

When using the **Detailed Summaries** format, you get interactive references that work directly in your email client:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click on key takeaways">
    Each takeaway in Detailed Summaries is clickable
  </Step>

  <Step title="Jump to exact context">
    * **Email content**: Jumps to the specific paragraph in the original email
    * **YouTube videos**: Opens video at the exact timestamp
    * **RSS posts**: Links to the relevant section in the blog post
  </Step>

  <Step title="Read full content">
    Access complete newsletters, videos, and articles from digest links
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Interactive references make it easy to verify AI summaries or dive deeper into specific points without losing your place in the digest.
</Tip>

<Info>
  More summary formats with unique interactive features are coming soon.
</Info>

## Reading Experience

### Email Client Compatibility

Digests work with all major HTML-capable email clients:

* Gmail (Web & Mobile)
* Apple Mail
* Outlook
* Yahoo Mail
* ProtonMail
* Spark

### Large Digests

Some email clients (especially Gmail) may clip very long digests. If you see "View entire message" at the bottom, click the **"Read on Web"** link at the top of your digest for the full experience.

<Warning>
  Email client formatting can be restrictive. For the best reading experience with embedded content and interactive features, use the [web reader](/reading/web).
</Warning>

## Ensuring Delivery

<Accordion title="Whitelist Summate's sender address">
  Add `hello@summate.io` to your email contacts or safe sender list to ensure digests reach your inbox.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Check spam/promotions folders">
  When you receive your first digest, check spam or promotions folders. Mark as "Not Spam" if found there.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Report delivery issues">
  If digests consistently don't arrive, contact [support@summate.io](mailto:support@summate.io) with your email provider details.
</Accordion>

## Web Reader Alternative

Digests are always available on the web alongside email delivery. The web reader offers:

* Full control over presentation and formatting
* Embedded email, video, and blog content
* Keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation
* Access to all past digest issues

<Card title="Switch to Web Reader" icon="globe" href="/reading/web">
  Learn about reading digests in the Summate web interface
</Card>

## Related Pages

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Digests" icon="newspaper" href="/concepts/digests">
    Customize delivery schedule and activation
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Personalization" icon="sparkles" href="/concepts/ai">
    Understand summarization and customization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blocks" icon="layer-group" href="/concepts/blocks">
    Organize content sources in your digest
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inbox" icon="inbox" href="/concepts/inbox">
    Read full newsletter emails anytime
  </Card>
</CardGroup>