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# Create an Email Send Logging Data Extension

Create a data extension in Email Studio to store email send log data.

1. Click **Subscribers**.
2. Click **Data Extensions**.
3. Click **Create**.
4. Click **Standard Data Extension**.
5. Select **Create from Template** in the Creation Method dropdown list.
6. Select **SendLog**.
7. Click **OK**.
8. Enter the name, external key, and description for this data extension.
9. Leave the checkbox next to **Is Sendable** unchecked.
10. Click **Next**.
11. Select the **Use Data Retention** feature if desired.
12. Create additional fields you would like to record in the send logging data extension.
13. Click **Create**.

#### See Also

- [Sends](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_mp_sends.htm&language=en_US)
- [Create a Data Extension in Contact Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_cab_create_a_new_data_extension.htm&language=en_US)
- [Data Extensions in Contact Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_cab_data_extensions.htm&language=en_US)