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Do Suspended Agents Occupy Seats in Zendesk?

Find out if suspended agents take up a seat in Zendesk and how to manage it.

Do suspended agents take up a seat in Zendesk?

Yes, suspended agents still take up a seat in Zendesk. To free up a license, you should downgrade the agent to an end user before suspending their account.

This is an important step to ensure that your agent seats are not unnecessarily occupied, allowing you to manage your team more efficiently.


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