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Understanding 'Permission Denied for Unknown Submitter'

Discover why 'Permission denied for unknown email submitter' occurs in Zendesk and how to prevent it by importing your customer base.

What does 'Permission denied for unknown email submitter' mean in Zendesk?

'Permission denied for unknown email submitter' occurs when emails are received from unregistered users in Zendesk. If your system requires user registration, emails from unknown users are suspended. To prevent this, consider importing your customer base before they submit tickets. For more details, see the originalZendesk article.


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