Understanding User IDs in Zendesk
What are the different types of user IDs in Zendesk?
In Zendesk, users have two types of IDs that are not related to their email address: the user ID and the external_id.
The user ID is a unique identifier that is part of the URL of a user's profile, and it can also be accessed via the User API. For example, the URL might look like this:https://subdomain.zendesk.com/agent/users/{user_id}/assigned_tickets. The user ID is a numeric value, such as1987389842.
The external_id, on the other hand, is a unique identifier that comes from another system, allowing for mapping between Zendesk Support and third-party integrations. This ID is also accessible via the API and is null by default. For more details, you can refer to theoriginal link.
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How can I find a user's ID in Zendesk?
You can find a user's ID in Zendesk by looking at the URL of their profile or using the User API. When you access a user's profile in Zendesk, the user ID is part of the URL. For example, it might look like this:…
What is the purpose of the external_id in Zendesk?
The external_id in Zendesk serves as a unique identifier for mapping users between Zendesk Support and third-party systems. This ID is particularly useful when integrating Zendesk with other platforms, as it allows for seamless data synchronization…
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