# Automated Phishing Campaigns

Automated Phishing Campaigns allow you to continuously test and improve your organization’s security awareness by simulating real-world phishing attacks. Campaigns run automatically based on a configured frequency, helping identify high-risk users and track improvement over time.

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Configure Campaign Frequency
<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Control Panel">
  Navigate to **Control Panel** from the main navigation menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Phishing Settings">
  Click **Configure** on the **Automated Phishing Campaign** control.
</Step>
    
<Step title="Configure Allowlist for Campaigns">
    To ensure successful delivery, organizations must allow phishing simulation emails through their email security platform.
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<Step title="Set Campaign Frequency">
  Select a frequency from the **Campaign Frequency** dropdown.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Settings">
  Click **Update** to apply the selected campaign frequency.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## Send Test Campaign
<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Control Panel">
  Navigate to **Control Panel** from the main navigation menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Phishing Settings">
  Click **Configure** on the **Automated Phishing Campaign** control.
</Step>

<Step title="Send Test Campaign">
  Click **Send Test Campaign** to validate email delivery.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## View Campaign Results

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Control Panel">
  Navigate to **Control Panel** from the main navigation menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Phishing Settings">
  Click **Configure** on the **Automated Phishing Campaign** control.
</Step>

<Step title="View Recent Campaigns">
  Click **View** in the **Recent Campaigns** section.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Phishing campaigns are sent automatically based on the configured frequency.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Users receive simulated phishing emails in their inbox.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>User interactions are tracked and recorded for each campaign.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Administrators can review results to identify high-risk users.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Phishing Emails Not Delivered" defaultOpen>
If phishing emails are not reaching users:

- Configure allowlisting in your email provider  
- Microsoft 365 requires **Advanced Delivery Policies**  
- Google Workspace requires **spam bypass rules**  
- Check spam or quarantine folders  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Test Campaign Not Received">
If test campaigns are not received:

- Verify your email security settings  
- Ensure the sending domain is allowlisted  
- Try sending another test campaign  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Cannot Change Campaign Frequency">
If you cannot update the campaign frequency:

- Ensure you have **Account Owner** or **Security Admin** permissions  
- Confirm your plan includes phishing (**Core** or **Business**)  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="No Campaign Results Visible">
If no results are displayed:

- Ensure campaigns have been sent  
- Wait for users to interact with emails  
- Refresh the **Recent Campaigns** view  
</Accordion>

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