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August 29, 2026
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Enable transactional email approval — free plan pathway?

  • August 29, 2026
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Hi Klaviyo community. I want to enable transactional sending on my account so I can deliver quiz-result emails (Email #1 of my 4 quiz flows) to all quiz-takers regardless of marketing consent. My account is on the free plan so I can't reach live chat support. Two questions: 1) Is there a way to request transactional approval without upgrading? 2) If I upgrade briefly to get approved, will the transactional designation persist if I downgrade back to free? Any tips appreciated.

    Best answer by Temi O.

    Hi there ​@Loz!

    So Klaviyo’s current guidance says transactional emails are only available on paid accounts, so you wouldn’t be able to request transactional approval while on the free plan: How to use flows to send transactional emails.

    There is also an important eligibility point here. Klaviyo specifically lists surveys and quizzes as promotional content, while transactional emails must be directly related to an action the customer took and cannot include marketing content. Because of that, a quiz-result email may not qualify for transactional status, especially if it includes recommendations, offers, or other promotional content.

    I also wouldn’t upgrade briefly solely on the assumption that the approval will remain usable after downgrading. That said, I’m happy to help create a Support ticket on your behalf to confirm with our internal team. I’ll reach out directly for more information.

     


    Temi@Klaviyo

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    Temi O.
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    Temi O.Answer
    Community Manager
    August 31, 2026

    Hi there ​@Loz!

    So Klaviyo’s current guidance says transactional emails are only available on paid accounts, so you wouldn’t be able to request transactional approval while on the free plan: How to use flows to send transactional emails.

    There is also an important eligibility point here. Klaviyo specifically lists surveys and quizzes as promotional content, while transactional emails must be directly related to an action the customer took and cannot include marketing content. Because of that, a quiz-result email may not qualify for transactional status, especially if it includes recommendations, offers, or other promotional content.

    I also wouldn’t upgrade briefly solely on the assumption that the approval will remain usable after downgrading. That said, I’m happy to help create a Support ticket on your behalf to confirm with our internal team. I’ll reach out directly for more information.

     


    Temi@Klaviyo