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Enable or Disable Live Chat in Zendesk

Find out how to turn live chat or messaging on or off in your Zendesk account.

How do I enable or disable live chat or messaging in my Zendesk account?

To enable or disable live chat or messaging in your Zendesk account, you need to access the settings for each feature. Live chat and messaging have separate settings, so you'll need to adjust them individually. This can typically be done through the admin settings in your Zendesk dashboard, where you can toggle the features on or off as needed.


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