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Change Chat Routing Method in Zendesk

Learn how to change the chat routing method in Zendesk to better manage chat distribution among agents.

How do I change the chat routing method in Zendesk?

To change the chat routing method in Zendesk, navigate to the Chat dashboard and select Settings > Routing.

In the Chat Routing section, you can choose between 'Broadcast' and 'Assigned'. 'Broadcast' notifies all agents of incoming requests, while 'Assigned' routes chats to the agent who has been available the longest. After selecting your preferred option, click 'Save changes' to update the settings. For further guidance, see the originalZendesk article.


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