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How to Enable Zendesk Overlay Chat Widget

Find out how to activate the Zendesk overlay chat widget to improve your mobile chat experience.

How can I enable the overlay chat widget in Zendesk?

Enabling the overlay chat widget in Zendesk is a straightforward process. You can activate it through the Widget settings in the Chat dashboard by selecting the Appearance tab.

Under the Chat Window section, simply toggle the 'Overlay Window' option for the 'Mobile Widget' setting and save your changes. This will enable the overlay widget, enhancing the mobile chat experience for your visitors.


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What are the benefits of using the Zendesk overlay chat widget on mobile?

The Zendesk overlay chat widget offers several advantages for mobile users. It allows visitors to start conversations faster by staying on the same tab and loads 2-3 times quicker, depending on network speeds. Additionally, it supports sending…

How does the overlay chat widget improve the mobile chat experience?

The overlay chat widget significantly enhances the mobile chat experience by making it feel more native to the phone. It prevents the keyboard from jumping around while typing and ensures smoother chat log support, reducing disruptions when new…

Can the overlay chat widget help with tracking mobile visitor actions?

Yes, the overlay chat widget can help track mobile visitor actions effectively. It provides full visitor path tracking, similar to what is available for desktop visitors, allowing agents to understand visitor behavior better. If you have Google…

Does the overlay chat widget support Zendesk Support integration?

Yes, the overlay chat widget supports integration with Zendesk Support. When enabled, it allows Support tickets created from Chat to include the mobile visitor’s URL. This feature is particularly useful if you use triggers in Support that rely on…

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