---
title: "Send a controlled internal test"
description: "Run a single QA test send to an internal recipient."
canonical: "https://memo.ly/docs/send-a-controlled-internal-test"
updated: "2026-07-31"
---

# Send a controlled internal test

Run a single QA test send to an internal recipient.

**Who this is for:** Reviewers verifying real-world rendering.

A **test send** delivers one QA copy of an approved version to an internal recipient. It is intentionally narrow: this is not bulk sending.

- Requires an approved version, a verified sender identity, and an internal recipient.
- Messages are prefixed with `[TEST] ` and carry a test marker.
- Rate limits and idempotency keep it controlled; status is reported honestly with no tracking.

> Test send is a QA tool. To actually send campaigns to audiences, you’d use a dedicated sending platform - see [Memo’s current product boundaries](https://memo.ly/docs/product-boundaries.md).

## Expected result

You can verify a design in a real inbox before handoff.

## Common mistakes & troubleshooting

- If a test send fails, see [Why did my test send fail?](https://memo.ly/help/why-did-my-test-send-fail.md).
- If you cannot select a sender, see [Why can I not select a sender identity?](https://memo.ly/help/why-can-i-not-select-a-sender-identity.md).

## Related
- [Manage sender identities](https://memo.ly/docs/manage-sender-identities.md)
- [Export approved email output](https://memo.ly/docs/export-approved-email-output.md)
- [Glossary: Test Send](https://memo.ly/glossary/test-send.md)

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