# Set a list's default sender and language

> Set the sender address and language used for a list's automated confirmation and welcome emails.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/contacts-audiences/set-a-list-s-default-sender-and-language
Updated: 2026-06-10

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Each list has a default sender address and language, used for the automated emails new subscribers receive - confirmations, welcomes and unsubscribe notices. Setting them keeps those automatic touchpoints on-brand and in the right language. This guide covers both.

## Set the default sender and language

1. Select **Campaigns**, then the **Emails** tab.
2. Choose your contact list from the dropdown.
3. Click the **gear icon** to open the list management menu.
4. On the **Settings** tab, select your sender under **Default Sender**. If your address isn't listed, choose **Manage Senders** to add it (see **[Add and manage senders](/knowledgebase/senders-deliverability/add-and-manage-senders)**).
5. Still on the **Settings** tab, set the **Default Language** for the list.

The default language is what subscribers see when they manage their subscription - it doesn't change the language of your campaigns themselves.

## Troubleshooting

**Your sender isn't in the dropdown** - add it via **Manage Senders**, and make sure it's confirmed and not archived.

**Language settings won't apply** - save after choosing, check your browser language isn't overriding it, and test with a new subscriber.

**Welcome emails show the wrong details** - confirm the sender and language are saved, look for conflicting account-level settings, and allow a few minutes to propagate.

If the defaults won't stick, [open a support ticket](/knowledgebase/getting-started/how-to-create-a-support-ticket-in-mykualo).

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