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Why '|' Character is Restricted in Zendesk Organization Names

Understand why the '|' character is restricted in Zendesk organization names and its role in user association.

Why is the '|' character not allowed in Zendesk organization names?

The '|' character is not allowed in Zendesk organization names because it serves a specific function in the platform.

Zendesk uses the vertical bar to associate users with multiple organizations during bulk imports. Allowing this character in organization names could interfere with this process, leading to errors. Therefore, it's important to avoid using '|' in organization names.


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