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Choosing an Email for Zendesk Service User

Learn which email address to use for a Zendesk service user. Ensure it's accessible by the account owner or another admin for recovery purposes.

What email address should I use for a Zendesk service user?

When creating a service user in Zendesk, it's important to use an email address that the account owner or another admin can access. This ensures that there is a recovery method available if another admin needs to access the account.

The email address will also be used to verify the new user, which is necessary for authenticating API tokens and requests. Choose an email that is reliable and accessible to the necessary parties.


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