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Link User Email with Profile in Zendesk

Learn how to link user emails with profiles in Zendesk using external IDs to avoid duplicate profiles.

How do I link a user's email with their profile in Zendesk?

Linking a user's email with their profile in Zendesk involves using external IDs. For new users, their email and external ID are automatically linked to a new profile. For existing users, ensure their profile has an external ID, which is used with JWT to link them correctly.

If a user profile lacks an external ID, update your Zendesk user database via API or bulk upload to assign one. This prevents the creation of duplicate users without emails, saving you from having to merge profiles later.


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