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Show Customer Name in Emails - Frequently asked questions

Discover how to display customer names in email notifications instead of account names. Explore common questions and solutions for customizing Zendesk email settings.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Zendesk email notifications show the account name instead of the customer name?

Zendesk email notifications display the account name by design. When a customer contacts your Zendesk Support, they are emailing the support address associated with your account, not a specific agent. As a result, the system generates an email…

Can I change the sender name in Zendesk email notifications to the customer's name?

Currently, Zendesk email notifications are designed to show the account name as the sender. This is because the notifications are generated by the support account when a customer emails the support address, not a specific agent. The system uses…

How does Zendesk handle email notifications for customer requests?

Zendesk handles email notifications by using the account name as the sender. When a customer sends a request to your support address, the system generates a notification email from the support account. This approach ensures that all communications…

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