Fix 'Zendesk Chat is not enabled for you' Error
Why am I seeing 'Zendesk Chat is not enabled for you'?
This message appears when Chat is disabled for your profile. To resolve this, an admin needs to enable Chat access for you through the Admin Center. If you're not an admin, you'll need to contact your team for assistance.
To enable Chat on your own profile, go to the Support dashboard, click on your Avatar in the top-right corner, and select 'View profile'. Then, click 'Manage in Admin Center' next to Role, check the box under Access for chat, and select either Agent or Admin as needed. Finally, click 'Save'. If you're the only admin and can't enable Chat, contact Zendesk Customer Support for help.
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