How do I track email opens and link clicks?
Updated October 19, 2026
Tracking tells you when a contact opens your email or clicks a link in it. It works for emails only, not for LinkedIn, WhatsApp or Telegram messages.
Step by step
- Open an email conversation and click Reply, or start a new email.
- Under the message box, turn on Opens ("Track when this email is opened") and Links ("Track when links in this email are clicked"). In a narrow composer, they're Track opens and Track link clicks in the More options menu (⋯).
- Write your email and click Send.
Once the contact opens the email or clicks a link, the sent email shows how many times, for example 2 opens and 1 click.
Find opened or clicked emails
In the Inbox, click Filter and add one of these filters:
- Email opened: Opened or Not opened.
- Link clicked: Link clicked or Not clicked.
- Open count or Link click count: to find emails opened or clicked several times.
Save the filter as a view to come back to it. See filter conversations.
Good to know
- Both switches are off by default. Once you turn them on, they stay on for your next emails in this workspace. Each teammate has their own setting.
- Tracking applies to the emails you send after turning it on. It can't be added to an email that's already sent.
- Some email apps open images automatically or block them, so open counts are an indication, not proof that someone read the email.
FAQ
Can I see who opened my LinkedIn or WhatsApp message?
No. Breakcold doesn't track opens or clicks on LinkedIn, WhatsApp or Telegram.
Are scheduled emails tracked?
Yes. A scheduled email uses the Opens and Links settings you had when you scheduled it.
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