Data Impact of Deleting Custom Fields in Zendesk
What happens to data when a custom field is deleted in Zendesk?
When you delete a custom field in Zendesk, the data stored in that field is typically deleted as well. However, if you make a field inactive instead, the data is preserved.
This means that if you might need the data in the future, it's safer to make the field inactive rather than deleting it.
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What are custom fields in Zendesk and how can they be used?
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How can I access the custom field pages in Zendesk?
Accessing custom field pages in Zendesk is straightforward and can be done through the Admin Center. These pages provide a list of existing custom fields and allow you to manage them. To access the User fields page, click on 'People' in the…
What are the different statuses of custom fields in Zendesk?
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Can end users see custom fields in Zendesk?
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How do I add custom fields to tickets, users, or organizations in Zendesk?
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Can custom fields be marked as read-only in Zendesk?
Currently, Zendesk does not support marking custom fields as read-only directly. This means that agents can edit these fields unless restricted by other means. If you have an integration, such as with SFDC, and want to prevent agents from editing…
How quickly do updates to custom field values appear in Zendesk?
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