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Using Regex Custom Fields in Zendesk

Understand how to use regex custom fields in Zendesk to validate data entry with specific patterns like phone numbers.

How do regex custom fields work in Zendesk?

Regex custom fields in Zendesk allow you to use Ruby regular expressions to create input masks for validating specific data patterns, such as telephone numbers or zip codes. This ensures that users enter data in the correct format.

For example, a regex for a U.S. social security number requires three sets of numbers in a 3-2-4 pattern, separated by dashes. Regex fields are not supported by the bot builder, and expressions can't exceed 255 characters. For more regex examples and details, see theZendesk help article.


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