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Account Owner Role in Zendesk Support

Understand the unique role of the account owner in Zendesk Support, including subscription and billing management.

What is the role of the account owner in Zendesk Support?

The account owner in Zendesk Support is a special type of administrator with unique permissions. This role is typically held by the person who created the account, and there can only be one account owner.

The account owner can manage subscription changes, billing, and account settings that other administrators cannot access. They can also reassign account ownership to another admin if needed, making them essential for high-level account management.


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