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Safety of Embedding Documents in Zendesk Help Center

Learn about the safety considerations when embedding documents in Zendesk Help Center and how to minimize risks.

Is it safe to embed documents in Zendesk Help Center?

Embedding documents in Zendesk Help Center is generally safe if you follow best practices. However, Zendesk provides a disclaimer that they do not support or guarantee the code used for embedding.

To embed documents, you need to enable the 'Display unsafe content' option, which may pose security risks. Always ensure that the embed code is from a trusted source like Google Docs or OneDrive to minimize potential issues.


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How can I enable document previews in Zendesk Help Center?

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Why does Zendesk not support native document previews?

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