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Applying New Schedules to Past Zendesk Data

Understand why new schedules in Zendesk don't affect past ticket data and how they apply moving forward.

Can I apply a new schedule to past Zendesk ticket data?

No, new schedules in Zendesk do not apply retroactively to past ticket data.

If you set a new schedule, it will only affect tickets and metrics moving forward. Historical data, such as first reply times recorded before the schedule was set, will remain unchanged.


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To report on first reply time during business hours in Zendesk, use metrics that specify 'Business hours'. These metrics will reflect the time it takes for your team to respond to tickets within the business hours you've set in your account…

What happens to first reply time if a ticket is created outside business hours?

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Why doesn't first reply time capture when an agent creates a proactive ticket?

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How can I create a custom report for first reply time in business hours?

To create a custom report for first reply time in business hours, you need to use a custom attribute in Zendesk. You can start by copying the formula of the default 'First reply time brackets' attribute and replace the calendar hour metric with the…

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