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Restrict Community Access with User Segments - Frequently asked questions

Discover how to apply user segments to control viewing access in Zendesk community content. Find answers to common questions about setting restrictions and managing user segments.

Frequently asked questions

How can I restrict access to community topics in Zendesk?

To restrict access to community topics in Zendesk, you need to be a Guide Manager. You can configure a topic to restrict access to signed-in users, agents, and managers, or apply custom user segments based on tags, organizations, or groups. To do…

Can I apply multiple user segments to a community topic?

No, you can only apply one user segment to a community topic in Zendesk. However, you can create an overarching user segment that includes the criteria of multiple individual segments you want to include. This workaround allows you to effectively…

How can I provide read-only access to internal users without adding them to agents and admins?

You can provide read-only access to internal users by adding a tag to their user profile or assigning them to an organization. Then, create a user segment that filters by this tag or organization. This method allows you to grant access to specific…

If you limit a community topic to a specific user segment and share a direct link to a post within that topic, only users in that segment will be able to see it. Users not in the segment will receive an error page. This ensures that content in a…

Why am I limited to adding 12 organizations when creating a user segment?

You should be able to add more than 12 organizations when creating a user segment in Zendesk Guide. If you're experiencing limitations, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, using a different browser or incognito window, and ensuring your…

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