Adding a New Group in Zendesk Agent Workspace
How do I add a new group in the Zendesk Agent Workspace?
To add a new group in the Zendesk Agent Workspace, you need to create a Support group. This is done through the Admin Center, where you can manage all groups.
Here's how you can create a group: In Admin Center, click on 'People' in the sidebar, then select 'Team' > 'Groups'. Click 'Add group', enter a group name and description, and select the agents you want to add. If you want this group to be the default for new agents, select 'Make default group'. Finally, click 'Create group'.
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