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Creating a New Agent in Zendesk Chat

Learn how to add a new agent in Zendesk Chat by following these simple steps.

How do I create a new agent in Zendesk Chat?

To create a new agent in Zendesk Chat, you need to add them through the Chat dashboard.

Start by navigating to your dashboard and selectingSettings > Agents. Click onAdd Agentand fill in the required details such as the agent's name, email, and role. Once you've entered the information, clickAdd and configureto create and enable the agent, allowing you to continue configuring their profile. Alternatively, you can clickAddto create and enable the agent and configure their profile later. For more detailed steps, check out theoriginal documentation.


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