▶️ Set up an organisation-wide email address

This article requires advanced skills to implement.
Salesforce Admin

1. Open Salesforce Setup

  • Click the Cog icon in the top-right corner of Salesforce.

  • Click Setup.


2. Navigate to Organization-Wide Addresses

  • In the left sidebar, go to:

    • AdministrationEmailOrganization-Wide Addresses.
  • Click Add to create a new one.


3. Fill in Email Details

  • Display Name: The name customers will see in their inbox.

    • Example: Customer Support, Steve’s Emporium, or Billing Department.
  • Email Address: The email address that Salesforce will send from.

    • Example: support@yourcompany.com.

4. Choose the Purpose

  • User Selection:

    • Allows users to choose between their personal address and the org-wide address when sending emails.
  • No Reply Address:

    • Used for automated emails like receipts, account notifications, or system alerts that don’t need responses.
  • You can also enable both options.


5. Assign to User Profiles

  • Choose which Salesforce profiles can use this email address.

    • To allow everyone to use it: select All Profiles.

    • To limit access: hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) and select specific profiles.


6. Save and Verify

  • Click Save.

  • Salesforce will now send a verification email to the address you entered.

  • Open that email and click the verification link.

Once verified, the organization-wide address is active and ready to use in Salesforce.