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Enabling Authenticated Visitors in Zendesk Chat Widget

Learn how to configure the Zendesk Chat widget to authenticate visitors for a secure and personalized chat experience.

How do I enable authenticated visitors in the Zendesk Chat widget?

To enable authenticated visitors in the Zendesk Chat widget, you need to configure your widget to authenticate users on every page load using a JavaScript API. This ensures that each visitor is verified, providing a more secure and personalized chat experience.

Authenticated visitors can help you gather more accurate data and offer tailored support based on the user's identity and history.


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