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Managing End Users in Side Conversations - Frequently asked questions

Discover answers to common questions about managing end users created through side conversations in Zendesk. Learn best practices and troubleshooting tips.

Frequently asked questions

How are users created by side conversations in Zendesk?

Users are automatically created when a side conversation includes an email address not already in your Zendesk account. When a team member starts a side conversation via email, they can include any email address, not just those of existing admins,…

Can I manage users created by side conversations in Zendesk?

Yes, you can manage users created by side conversations just like any other user in Zendesk. Once a user is added through a side conversation, you can view their profile, edit their information, or delete them if necessary. For instance, if their…

How can I find and delete users created by side conversations in Zendesk?

To find and delete users created by side conversations, ensure that user and organization tagging is enabled in your account. This feature tags new users with 'createdforside_conversation', making them easier to identify. In the Zendesk ticket…

What happens if I delete a user created by a side conversation in Zendesk?

If you delete a user created by a side conversation, their information will no longer be displayed in any existing side conversations they were involved in. Instead, their name will appear as '[Deleted user]'. This means that while you can remove…

Why might users created by side conversations not have a tag in Zendesk?

Users created by side conversations might not have a 'createdforside_conversation' tag if user and organization tagging is not enabled in your Zendesk account. Without this setting, it can be challenging to identify users added through side…

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