.. _select-designated-associates-settings-commandmc: Select Designated Associates ============================ You can set the default designated associates for the following SmartPlan step types: * Tasks * Email * SMS/MMS To select the designated associates, complete the following steps: .. include:: ../settings.rst #. On the left-hand Settings pane, click **CommandMC Settings** to display the CommandMC settings. #. Click **SmartPlans**. #. On the **Designated Associates** page, select your Market Center from the drop-down list. #. From the **Tasks** drop-down, select the default assignee for the tasks. This can either be the recruit assignee or Market Center leadership. #. From the **Email** drop-down, select who the emails should come from. This can either be the recruit assignee or Market Center leadership. #. From the **SMS/MMS** drop-down, select who the messages should come from. This can either be the recruit assignee or Market Center leadership. #. Click **Save Changes**.