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Creating Messaging Triggers in Zendesk Admin Center

Learn how to create messaging triggers in Zendesk Admin Center to automate your messaging bots effectively.

How do I create a messaging trigger in Zendesk Admin Center?

Creating a messaging trigger in Zendesk Admin Center is a straightforward process. You need to be an admin or an agent with the appropriate permissions to create triggers.

To start, navigate to the Admin Center, click on 'Objects and rules' in the sidebar, and then select 'Business rules > Messaging triggers'. Click 'Create trigger' to begin. You'll need to enter basic information such as the trigger's name and an optional description. Decide if the trigger should be active immediately and if it should run only once per ticket. You can build the trigger using the visual editing tool or edit it directly in JSON format. Set the conditions and actions for the trigger, and once everything is set, click 'Create'. Your new trigger will now appear on the Messaging triggers admin page.


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How can I edit an existing messaging trigger in Zendesk?

Editing an existing messaging trigger in Zendesk is simple and allows you to update the trigger as needed. To edit a trigger, go to the Admin Center, click on 'Objects and rules' in the sidebar, and select 'Business rules > Messaging triggers'….

What is the process to clone a messaging trigger in Zendesk?

Cloning a messaging trigger in Zendesk allows you to use an existing trigger as a template for new ones. To clone a trigger, navigate to the Admin Center, click on 'Objects and rules' in the sidebar, and select 'Business rules > Messaging…

How do I activate or deactivate a messaging trigger in Zendesk?

Activating or deactivating a messaging trigger in Zendesk is a quick way to control when your triggers are operational. To change a trigger's status, go to the Admin Center, click on 'Objects and rules' in the sidebar, and select 'Business rules >…

How can I delete a messaging trigger in Zendesk?

Deleting a messaging trigger in Zendesk is permanent, so ensure you no longer need the trigger before proceeding. To delete a trigger, access the Admin Center, click on 'Objects and rules' in the sidebar, and select 'Business rules > Messaging…

What are the conditions and actions available for messaging triggers in Zendesk?

Messaging triggers in Zendesk can be customized with various conditions and actions to automate responses effectively. Conditions can include user data, conversation data, and agent data, which determine when a trigger should fire. Actions are the…

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