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Visibility of Custom User Fields for End Users in Zendesk

Understand why end users cannot see or edit custom user fields in Zendesk. Learn about field visibility and agent permissions.

Can end users see or edit custom user fields in Zendesk?

No, end users cannot see or edit custom user fields in Zendesk. These fields are designed to store additional customer details that are only visible to agents.

Custom user fields are accessible to all agents, but only those with access to all tickets can edit them. This ensures that sensitive information is kept secure and only managed by authorized personnel.


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