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# CKRecordZoneDefaultName

The default record zone’s name.

```
extern NSString * const CKRecordZoneDefaultName;
```

## Discussion

Use this value when you need to refer to the default zone by name, such as when creating a zone ID. The default zone has no special capabilities.

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