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title: What is the best Thinkific funnel trigger to use?
description: "The answer depends on when you want a student to receive your email and on what conditions. Below, we detail some common use cases. To choose your trigger, open your funnel and review the **Overview** section: ![](https://www.wooninja.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/funnels-creating-overview-1-1600x601.png) *Top Tip: Don't…"
url: "https://www.wooninja.io/documentation/what-is-the-best-thinkific-funnel-trigger-to-use/"
updated: "2022-04-08"
category: WooNinja Funnels
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# What is the best Thinkific funnel trigger to use?

The answer depends on when you want a student to receive your email and on what conditions. Below, we detail some common use cases. To choose your trigger, open your funnel and review the **Overview** section:

![](https://www.wooninja.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/funnels-creating-overview-1-1600x601.png)

*Top Tip: Don't forget to save when you update or change your funnel settings*

*"I want a student to receive an email as soon as they sign up to my school, even if they don't buy a course"*

**Trigger: A student signs up**

*"I want a student to recieve an email when they take a free trial, or preview, of my course"*

**Trigger: A student enrolls in a free trial**

*"I want to send my student their course materials when they purchase my course"*

**Trigger: A student enrols in a paid course** OR **A student purchases a course or bundle**

*"I want to send my student a certificate, or materials, when they complete a course"*

**Trigger: A student completes a course**

[The Best Triggers for Thinkfiic Funnels (WooNinja)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6_sTgctKJA?feature=oembed)