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Impact of URL Locale on Zendesk Help Center Language

Discover how the URL locale influences the language displayed in Zendesk Help Center, ensuring correct language settings.

How does the URL locale affect the language in Zendesk Help Center?

Theurl_localeis the most prioritized factor in determining the language of the Zendesk Help Center. It directly specifies the language through the URL.

When a user accesses the Help Center, if the URL includes a specific locale, that locale will be used to display the content in the corresponding language. This ensures that users see the Help Center in the language intended by the URL configuration.


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