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Managing Agent Seats for Suspended Agents in Zendesk

Learn how to manage agent seats for suspended agents in Zendesk by downgrading roles before suspension.

What happens to agent seats when an agent is suspended in Zendesk?

Suspended agents in Zendesk still occupy an agent seat. To free up the seat for someone else, you should downgrade the agent's role before suspending their account. This ensures that the seat is available for reassignment. For more details, see the originalZendesk help article.


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