The Zendesk API can update ticket statuses, but it might not always reopen tickets. If the API call doesn't specify a status change, the ticket might not reopen.
When using the Tickets endpoint, ensure to include a "status":"open" attribute to reopen the ticket. Check the ticket's audit log to confirm if the API was used and whether the status was updated correctly.
A customer's reply should typically reopen a Zendesk ticket, but there are exceptions. If a ticket doesn't reopen, it might be due to triggers, API updates, or the requester being an agent. Triggers can automatically change the ticket status, and…
Triggers in Zendesk can automatically change the status of a ticket, sometimes preventing it from reopening. If a trigger is set to change the status to Solved, it might override the default behavior of reopening the ticket when a customer replies….
If the requester is an agent, the ticket won't automatically reopen. This is expected behavior in Zendesk. To change this, create a trigger that sets the ticket status to Open when an agent replies. This involves setting conditions and actions in…
To troubleshoot ticket status issues in Zendesk, start by checking the ticket's event log. This log shows what actions were taken and which triggers were fired. Look for any unexpected status changes and adjust triggers or API calls as needed. If…