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

# Create a Campaign

> Step-by-step guide to create and configure outbound call campaigns in SigmaMind.

Use this process to set up and launch a call campaign through **SigmaMind**.

Campaigns can be created via the **Dashboard** or **API**.

## Dashboard

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### Step 1: Navigate & Initiate

* Go to the **Campaign Calls** section in your SigmaMind dashboard. <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sigmamindai/TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b/images/campaigns/campaign-calls-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b&q=85&s=c25c242119aa81736ef2476265b0b283" alt="Campaign Calls" width="283" height="172" data-path="images/campaigns/campaign-calls-1.png" />
* Click **Create New Campaign**.\\
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sigmamindai/TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b/images/campaigns/create-new-campaign.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b&q=85&s=9416f0a5e607006d299158ab9413789d" alt="Create New Campaign" width="1034" height="472" data-path="images/campaigns/create-new-campaign.png" />

### Step 2: Configure Campaign Name and Phone Number

* Enter a **Campaign Name** to help identify the campaign later.
* Select or enter the **Phone Number** you want as the caller ID.
  * The number must already be purchased and bound in your system.

### Step 3: Assign an Outbound Agent

* Add the `agentId` of the outbound agent that should run this campaign.
* This ensures calls run within the context of the selected agent.

### Step 4: Upload a File

* Prepare a **CSV file** with a header row:
* Minimum required column: Phone Number.
* Additional columns (e.g., `First Name`, `City`) can be used as template variables like `{{first_name}}`.
  ```csv theme={null}
  Phone Number,First Name,City
  +14150000001,Alex,New York
  +14150000002,Maria,San Francisco
  ```

<Note>
  Use the provided CSV template for consistency, or upload your own with custom headers.
</Note>

### Step 5: Choose When to Send

* **Send Now**: Start the campaign immediately.
* **Schedule for Later**:
* Define scheduledDate and scheduledTime.
* Provide a scheduledTimezone to ensure accurate scheduling.

### Step 6: Limit Concurrent Calls

* Set the concurrentCalls parameter (1–20).
* Controls how many calls run simultaneously.

<Info>
  Use lower concurrency for testing or sensitive campaigns. Use higher concurrency for large-scale campaigns.
</Info>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sigmamindai/TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b/images/campaigns/launch-new-campaign.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TTkOrqvwQ_u0Zt8b&q=85&s=ab7418e1a51e69fcf1cd74ecd7343a81" alt="New Campaign Form" width="650" height="849" data-path="images/campaigns/launch-new-campaign.png" />

## API

If you prefer programmatic control, you can use our APIs.\
Refer to the [Create Campaign API Reference](/api-reference/campaigns/create-campaign) for details on all available parameters.

* The CSV file must be uploaded as `multipart/form-data`.
* The `file` parameter should contain the path to your CSV file.
* The `concurrentCalls` parameter controls how many calls run simultaneously (1-20).
* The `isScheduled` parameter determines if the campaign starts immediately or at a scheduled time.
* If scheduling, provide `scheduledDate`, `scheduledTime`, and `scheduledTimezone`.
* Ensure the `sipPhoneNumber` is a valid number in your SigmaMind account.
* The `agentId` must correspond to an existing outbound agent in your system.

<CodeGroup>
  ```sh Create Campaign theme={null}
  curl --location 'https://api.sigmamind.ai/v1/campaigns' \
  --header 'X-API-KEY: key_C6HL3Goru7Q.TlI5kZOKPmDM03Gt39nRBEnx************************' \
  --form 'campaignName="New Campaign"' \
  --form 'sipPhoneNumber="+14150000001"' \
  --form 'agentId="D5D0p7TUs66TTAEA"' \
  --form 'file=@"/Users/ambujaak/Desktop/work/NOTES/Sample/local/campaign_appointment_booking.csv"' \
  --form 'isScheduled="false"' \
  --form 'scheduledDate=""' \
  --form 'scheduledTime=""' \
  --form 'scheduledTimezone=""' \
  --form 'concurrentCalls="2"'
  ```
</CodeGroup>