Add a Bot to Social Messaging Channels in Zendesk
How do I add a bot to my social messaging channels using Zendesk?
To add a bot to your social messaging channels, you first need to connect your social channels and create a bot using Zendesk's bot builder. Once your social channels are connected, you can publish your bot to these channels.
In the Admin Center, click the Channels icon, then select Bots and automations > Bots. Click Manage bots, select the bot you want to publish, make any necessary changes, and click Publish bot. Choose the channels you want to connect to your bot and click Publish to selected channels. For more details, check out theoriginal link.
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