Switch from Gmail Connector to Email Forwarding in Zendesk
How do I switch from the Gmail connector to standard email forwarding in Zendesk?
Switching from the Gmail connector to standard email forwarding in Zendesk involves a few steps. First, access the Admin Center by clicking the Zendesk Products icon in the top bar. Navigate to Channels in the sidebar, then click on Email under Talk and email. If the support address you are changing will be your default, hover over your original Zendesk support address and click 'make default' if it isn't already. Next, disconnect your external support address by selecting 'disconnect' next to it. Configure email forwarding in Gmail from your external support address to your default Zendesk support address. Finally, add the external support address in Zendesk by selecting 'Add address > Connect other' and follow the prompts. For more details, visit theoriginal Zendesk help article.
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