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Hearing Waiting Messages with IVR in Zendesk Talk

Learn when clients hear waiting messages with IVR in Zendesk Talk and how to troubleshoot issues.

Will clients hear a waiting message when the IVR is on in Zendesk Talk?

When the IVR is on in Zendesk Talk, clients will hear the waiting message only after selecting an option from the IVR to route them to an agent. The recording stops once an agent answers the call.

If clients are not hearing the waiting message despite it being set up, it may require further investigation to ensure the settings are correctly configured.


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What does the 'default' option for IVR keypress do in Zendesk Talk?

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Can I set up an IVR in Zendesk Talk without requiring a keypress?

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