Using Preferred Names in Zendesk with SSO
Can I use a preferred name for users in Zendesk with SSO?
Using a preferred name for users in Zendesk with SSO can be challenging but possible with adjustments.
If your identity system doesn't support preferred names, you might need to adjust the SAML attribute mapping to prevent it from overwriting the name field in Zendesk. Some users have found success by removing the first name from the SAML attribute map, but this should be tested in your environment before implementation.
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