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Customizing Zendesk Approval Process for Departments

Learn how to customize the Zendesk approval process for different departments by adjusting groups, macros, and views.

Can I customize the approval process for different departments in Zendesk?

Yes, the approval process in Zendesk can be customized for different departments. While the example uses Finance and Sales, you can apply the same process to other departments, such as Support for new hire ticket approvals. Simply adjust the groups, macros, and views to fit the specific needs of the departments involved.

This flexibility allows you to tailor the workflow to suit various interdepartmental approval scenarios, ensuring that the process aligns with your organization's structure and requirements.


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How do I set up an approval process between departments in Zendesk?

Setting up an approval process between departments in Zendesk is straightforward and can be done in about 10 minutes. You'll need to create two groups, two macros, and one view. For example, you can create groups for Finance and Sales. The first…

What are the necessary components for creating an approval workflow in Zendesk?

To create an approval workflow in Zendesk, you need two groups, two macros, and one view. The groups represent the departments involved, such as Finance and Sales. The macros are used to assign and reassign tickets between these groups, while the…

How can I ensure urgent tickets are prioritized in the Zendesk approval process?

To ensure urgent tickets are prioritized in the Zendesk approval process, you can configure the view to group tickets by priority and set it to descending order. This way, tickets needing urgent approval will appear at the top of the list….

Is it possible for light agents to participate in the Zendesk approval process?

Unfortunately, light agents have limited capabilities in Zendesk and cannot participate in the approval process as described. The workflow requires full agent roles to access the necessary macros and views for approving or rejecting tickets. For…

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