What is a Short ID in Sentry?

Issue

Users want to understand what Short IDs are and how they are generated in Sentry.

Resolution

A Short ID is a unique identifier associated with each issue in Sentry. It follows the format of PROJECT-NAME-XXXX, where:

• PROJECT-NAME is the name of your project in Sentry.
• XXXX is a unique string of alphanumeric characters assigned by Sentry.

Key points to know about short IDs:

• Not customizable: The random alphanumeric part of the Short ID cannot be customized.
• Project name prefix: You can change the PROJECT-NAME portion of the Short ID by renaming your project in Sentry.
• Unique within the organization: Each Short ID is unique within your Sentry organization, helping easily identify issues.