ActiveCampaign Sender Details

(Updated: March 20, 2024, 9:09 a.m.)
The significance of sender details and the procedure for customizing them in ActiveCampaign.

What are Sender Details?

Sender details are the information that appears in the "From" field of an email. This information includes the name and email address of the sender, as well as any additional information such as the business name or logo. Sender details are important because they help recipients identify the sender and determine whether the email is trustworthy.

Why are Sender Details Important?

Sender details are important for several reasons:
  • Trust: When a recipient receives an email, the first thing they look at is the sender details. If the sender details are not recognizable or trustworthy, the recipient is less likely to open the email. By customizing sender details with your business name and logo, you can establish trust with your customers and increase the likelihood that your emails will be opened.
  • Deliverability: Email providers such as Gmail and Yahoo use sender details to determine whether an email is spam. If the sender details are suspicious or misleading, the email may be filtered into the spam folder or blocked entirely. By customizing sender details with accurate and recognizable information, you can improve your email deliverability and ensure that your emails are reaching your customers' inboxes

How to Customize Sender Details in ActiveCampaign


To customize sender details in ActiveCampaign, follow these steps:
  1. Log in to your ActiveCampaign account and navigate to the "Campaigns" tab.
  2. Go to the campaign’s Summary tab
  3. Under the "From" field, click on "Edit" to change the sender details.
    1. In the Sender’s Name field, add or update your full name
    2. In the Sender’s Email field, you can update the email address the recipient will see
      1. It's important that you should use your work email address (e.g., yourname@ncsu.edu).
  4. Click "Save" to save your changes.

Customizing sender details is an important step in establishing trust with your customers and improving your email deliverability. By following the steps above and using ActiveCampaign's other tools and features, you can create effective email marketing campaigns that drive engagement and revenue for your business.