How to Change the Sender Name in SendGrid

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to update your sender name in SendGrid in minutes.

Quick summary

To change the sender name in SendGrid, navigate to the Marketing Senders section, open the sender's Edit settings, update the From Name field, and save your changes. This process lets you control exactly how your brand or contact name appears in recipients' inboxes.

Steps

On SendGrid's main dashboard, head to the left-side panel and click Marketing.
Choose Senders from the list of options.
Find the sender you want to edit and click its corresponding More Options button.
Tap Edit to proceed.
Click the input field under From Name and edit the existing sender name.
Click Save to apply the changes.
Your default sender name in SendGrid will now be updated according to your input.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling your sender name in SendGrid is essential for email deliverability and brand recognition — recipients are far more likely to open emails from a name they recognize and trust. SendGrid's Marketing Senders settings give you direct control over the "From Name" displayed in every recipient's inbox, ensuring your campaigns reflect the right identity. Whether you're rebranding, managing multiple sender profiles, or correcting an outdated contact name, updating your sender name takes under a minute and immediately affects all future sends. Getting this detail right reduces spam complaints and strengthens the sender reputation tied to your domain.

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