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Informing Customers of Business Hours on Social Messaging

Discover how to use auto-responders in Zendesk to inform customers of your business hours on social messaging channels.

How can I inform customers of my business hours on social messaging?

You can inform customers of your business hours on social messaging by setting up an auto-responder. This feature automatically sends a message to customers, letting them know when your agents are available.

While social messaging channels in Zendesk are always active, an auto-responder can help manage customer expectations by providing them with your business hours or notifying them that your agents are currently unavailable. This way, customers are aware of when they can expect a response from your team.


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