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Zendesk API: Business Rules Not Firing

Discover why your business rules might not fire when using Zendesk API. Learn about the impact of the current user condition on rule activation.

Why aren't my business rules firing when using Zendesk API?

Business rules may not fire due to the current user condition. If your business rules are set to trigger based on the current user condition, they might not activate when tickets are created or updated using the API. This is because the current user is defined by who is authenticating the API call, not necessarily the author of the comment.

For instance, if an admin or agent is authenticating the call using the Tickets API, they are the current user. If an end-user is authenticating with the Requests API, they become the current user. Understanding this distinction is crucial for setting up effective business rules.


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