Would the ID change if a copy of an existing Beacon is created?
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Would the ID change if a copy of an existing Beacon is created?
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Each content has a unique ID that is required for Advanced Customization (AC) and API integrations. When you create a copy of an existing Beacon, the new Beacon collection created will have a different unique ID.
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- The copy of the Whatfix content or widget is created with the title: Copy of <Content/Widget Title>.

- View the copy of the Beacon ID in the URL of the Beacon. The last section in the URL is the ID of the Beacon.
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In this case, the Beacon ID is 03b5a0a5-b2a3-4844-9e79-25ed57308a6e.
- Editing the copied content or widget does not have an impact on the original content or widget.
For more information about creating a copy of an existing Beacon, refer to Create a copy of a Beacon.
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