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Why Can't Customers See My Zendesk Category?

Learn why your Zendesk category or section isn't visible to customers and how to fix it.

Why can't customers see my new category or section in Zendesk?

If your new category or section isn't visible to customers, it might be due to missing articles or incorrect permissions. In Zendesk, categories and sections need to contain articles to be visible. If you've created a category with sections but haven't added any articles, the category and section will remain hidden. Ensure that articles are added and set to 'Visible to everyone' to make the category and section appear.

Additionally, if a category has only one section, the system might skip displaying the category and show the section directly. Double-check the article permissions to ensure they are set correctly for your audience. For more details, visit theZendesk help page.


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