Setting up a conversation bot in Zendesk involves configuring it to operate within your messaging channels. First, ensure your messaging channel is set up. Then, create a bot by navigating to the Admin Center, selecting Channels, and then Bots and automations. Click on Manage bots and then Create bot. You'll need to enter a name, select a language, and configure branding options. Optionally, you can enable generative AI features for more dynamic responses. For more detailed steps, check out theoriginal guide.
A Zendesk conversation bot is made up of several key components: standard responses, answers, steps, and intents. The standard response is the bot's default behavior when interacting with customers. Answers are optional, customized responses that…
Customizing your Zendesk bot's responses involves creating answers that address specific customer questions. You can build these answers from scratch or use pre-built templates. Each answer consists of steps that define how the bot responds to…
Zendesk offers a variety of step types to use in bot answers, allowing for diverse interactions. These include sending messages, presenting options, showing help center articles, adding carousels, asking for details, and more. You can also make API…
Publishing your Zendesk conversation bot is the final step to make it live in your messaging channels. In the Admin Center, go to Channels, then Bots and automations, and select Manage bots. Choose the bot you want to publish, make any necessary…
Intents in a Zendesk conversation bot help the bot understand and categorize customer questions. They are predefined topics that represent common customer inquiries. By assigning intents to answers, the bot can more accurately match customer…
To enable generative AI features in your Zendesk bot, you need to turn on the generative AI option during the bot creation process. This feature allows the bot to generate AI-driven responses based on your help center articles, providing more…