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Ignored calls in Zendesk Talk: What happens next?

Discover what happens when all agents ignore a transferred call in Zendesk Talk. Learn about voicemail routing.

What happens if all agents ignore a transferred call in Zendesk Talk?

If all agents in a group ignore a transferred call, Zendesk Talk routes the call to voicemail. This prevents the caller from being left on hold indefinitely.

This feature ensures that even if no agents are available to take the call, the caller can leave a message and be attended to later. For more information, refer to theZendesk Talk settings.


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When is the maximum queue wait time ignored in Zendesk Talk?

The maximum queue wait time is ignored during call transfers. When a call is transferred to another agent or agent group, the end user is placed on hold until an agent accepts the call. If the call is transferred to a group and all agents ignore…

Why might a customer be left on hold indefinitely in Zendesk Talk?

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How can Zendesk Talk handle calls when all agents are offline?

Zendesk Talk can handle calls by routing them to voicemail if all agents are offline. This ensures that customers are not left waiting indefinitely. By configuring your system to detect when all agents are unavailable, you can automatically…

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