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How to Upgrade an Agent to Administrator in Zendesk

Learn how to promote an agent to an administrator role in Zendesk with step-by-step instructions.

How do I upgrade an agent to an administrator in Zendesk?

To upgrade an agent to an administrator in Zendesk, you need to access the Admin Center. Navigate to the 'People' section in the sidebar, then select 'Team > Team members'. From the list, click on the agent you wish to upgrade. On the 'Roles and access' tab of the agent's page, select 'Admin' from the Role drop-down list for Support. Once you're done, click 'Save'. An email will be sent to all administrators notifying them of the change. The agent's existing group assignments will remain, but you can modify them as needed. For more details, check theoriginal link.


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