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Disabling the Offline Form in Zendesk Chat

Find out how to disable the offline form in Zendesk Chat to manage customer interactions when your widget is offline.

How do I disable the offline form in Zendesk Chat?

Disabling the offline form in Zendesk Chat is a straightforward process.

To disable it, go to your Chat dashboard, navigate toSettings > Widget, and click theFormstab. In theOffline Formsection, clickOff, then clickSave Changesat the bottom of the page. This will prevent the offline form from appearing when your widget is offline, allowing you to manage customer interactions differently.


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