Deleting Custom WFM Roles in Zendesk
Can I delete custom WFM roles in Zendesk?
Yes, you can delete custom WFM roles in Zendesk. To do this, go to the Zendesk WFM web app, hover over the admin icon in the navigation bar, and select 'Roles and permissions'. Find the custom role you want to delete and click the 'Actions' menu, then select 'Delete'. Confirm your selection by clicking 'Delete role'. Note that standard WFM roles, like admin and agent, cannot be deleted. Once a custom role is deleted, any agents assigned to it are automatically reassigned to the standard WFM agent role.
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