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Initial Steps for Setting Up Zendesk Support

Discover the initial steps for setting up Zendesk Support, including team organization and channel configuration.

What are the initial steps to set up Zendesk Support?

The initial steps to set up Zendesk Support involve organizing your team and configuring your support channels.

Start by adding team members, organizing them into groups, and assigning admin roles. Create custom user profile fields and set up organizations. Next, create your support email addresses and add custom ticket fields and forms. Once your team is ready, set up the support channels you want to offer, such as messaging, live chat, and voice, and determine which agents will staff these channels.


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