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Specify Custom Roles in Zendesk Bulk Upload

Learn how to specify custom roles when bulk uploading users in Zendesk. Use the Restriction column to assign roles easily.

How do I specify custom roles when bulk uploading users in Zendesk?

Specifying custom roles when bulk uploading users in Zendesk is straightforward.

In your CSV file, use the Restriction column to identify any custom roles. For instance, if you want to import light agents, you would list them as 'Agent' under the Role column and 'Light Agent' under the Restriction column. This allows you to assign specific roles to users during the bulk upload process.


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