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Applying SLAs to Private Comments in Zendesk

Understand why SLAs may not apply to tickets with private comments and explore potential solutions.

Can SLAs be applied to tickets with private comments in Zendesk?

SLAs typically do not activate on tickets with private comments in Zendesk.

This is because private comments do not trigger reply targets, which are necessary for SLA badges to appear. If you frequently receive follow-up tickets with private comments, consider setting up triggers or automations that can help manage these tickets more effectively.

For more advanced configurations, you might want to explore the advanced SLA settings available in Zendesk.


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