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Zendesk Subscription Levels for Teams

Understand why Zendesk requires a single subscription level per instance and how roles can be used to differentiate teams.

Can Zendesk support different subscription levels for different teams?

No, Zendesk does not support different subscription levels for different teams within a single instance. All agents must be on the same plan type. However, different roles can be assigned within the products to accommodate various groups of agents.


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Using a single Zendesk instance means that certain settings are global and apply to all teams. This includes having one subscription plan for all agents, a single email template, and one subdomain. Additionally, there is only one native end-user…

What are the considerations for business rules in a single Zendesk instance?

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What are the implications of using one Zendesk instance for reporting?

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How does end user management differ in one vs. multiple Zendesk instances?

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