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Benefits of 'Hours since | Greater than' in Zendesk

Explore why 'Hours since | Greater than' is recommended for Zendesk automations to avoid missed triggers.

Why should I use 'Hours since | Greater than' in Zendesk?

Using 'Hours since | Greater than' in Zendesk automations provides a more flexible time window for conditions to be met. Unlike the 'Is' condition, which requires precise timing, 'Greater than' allows the condition to be true over a broader range of time, reducing the chance of missed triggers.

This approach is particularly useful if your automations don't run at the exact same time every hour. Just remember to include a nullifying condition or action to ensure the condition is only true once per ticket.


More related questions

Why did my Zendesk automation stop firing for some tickets?

Your Zendesk automation might stop firing due to the restrictive nature of the 'Hours since | Is' condition. Automations run every hour, but not necessarily at the top of the hour or at the same time each hour. For instance, if a ticket was…

How can I fix Zendesk automation issues with time conditions?

To fix Zendesk automation issues related to time conditions, switch from 'Hours since | Is' to 'Hours since | Greater than'. The 'Is' condition is very precise and can easily miss the exact time window needed for the automation to fire. By using…

What is the 'Hours since | Is' condition in Zendesk automations?

The 'Hours since | Is' condition in Zendesk automations is a time-based rule that triggers actions when a specific number of hours have passed since a ticket event. However, it's very precise and can lead to missed triggers if the automation…

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