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Adding a Category to Zendesk Knowledge Base

Learn how to add a category to your Zendesk knowledge base. Categories organize your help center content and must contain sections.

How do I add a category to my Zendesk knowledge base?

To add a category to your Zendesk knowledge base, you need to be a Guide admin. Categories are the top-level organizing containers in your help center and must contain sections.

To add a category, navigate to your help center or Guide Admin, click 'Add' in the top menu bar, and select 'Category'. Enter a name and an optional description for your category. If you're on an Enterprise plan, you can also select a template from the sidebar. Ensure the correct source language is selected, then click 'Add'. Remember, if you have only one category, it will be hidden to end-users, and they will only see the sections within it. For more details, check out theoriginal Zendesk article.


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