This guide is a practical walkthrough of Mail Merge in eM Client for UK users. Whether you are running eM Client on a Windows or Mac desktop for a UK business mailbox — Axigen via smartxhosting.uk, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or a self-hosted Plesk mailbox — the steps below apply. All eM Client Pro and Business features referenced here are available on licences purchased from smartxhosting.uk/email-client.
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eM Client’s AI features (Pro/Business licences) help with common e-mail tasks:
UK GDPR caveat: if prompts contain personal data, AI processing typically sends text to OpenAI APIs. Review your data-processing inventory and avoid including identifiable customer data in AI prompts.
This section covers the practical aspects of mail merge in eM Client for UK users.
The feature is accessible from the main eM Client interface — typically via Menu → Settings or a dedicated toolbar button. Behaviour is consistent across Windows and macOS; minor visual differences exist but the underlying logic is identical. For UK SMEs using business mailboxes from smartxhosting.uk, this works with Axigen IMAP and CalDAV/CardDAV out of the box.
When integrating with UK compliance requirements, consider whether any data processed here falls under UK GDPR — if so, include it in your data inventory and retention schedule. For licences with UK VAT invoicing, see smartxhosting.uk/email-client.
eM Client’s AI features (Pro/Business licences) help with common e-mail tasks:
UK GDPR caveat: if prompts contain personal data, AI processing typically sends text to OpenAI APIs. Review your data-processing inventory and avoid including identifiable customer data in AI prompts.
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UK GDPR caveat: if prompts contain personal data, AI processing typically sends text to OpenAI APIs. Review your data-processing inventory and avoid including identifiable customer data in AI prompts.
Q: Do I need a paid licence to use mail merge?
A: eM Client Free allows two accounts and basic functionality. Pro and Business licences unlock unlimited accounts and advanced features. Licences from smartxhosting.uk/email-client include UK VAT invoices and UK-business-hours support.
Q: Does this work with smartxhosting.uk business mailboxes?
A: Yes. eM Client supports Axigen IMAP/SMTP used by smartxhosting.uk business e-mail. Auto-setup usually detects the correct server settings.
Q: Is this feature available on macOS as well as Windows?
A: Yes — eM Client is cross-platform. Feature parity is close; minor interface differences exist, but the steps above apply to both.
Q: Is my data processed under UK GDPR?
A: eM Client stores data locally on your device. Any mail server communication follows your mail provider’s policies. For UK SMEs using smartxhosting.uk business mailboxes, data is processed in EU-located servers consistent with UK GDPR.
Q: Can I use this on multiple devices?
A: eM Client Pro licences cover one user across multiple devices (desktop + laptop). Business licences scale by seat. Sync happens through your mail server (IMAP/Exchange), not through eM Client itself.
Q: How do I buy a licence for my UK business?
A: Order from smartxhosting.uk/email-client — Pro (per device), Business (per user, central admin), or team packs. GBP billing, UK VAT invoice, instant activation.