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Managing High Traffic in Zendesk Chat

Learn best practices for managing high traffic in Zendesk Chat, including routing and spam prevention.

What are the best practices for managing high traffic in Zendesk Chat?

To manage high traffic in Zendesk Chat, ensure chats are routed to the right group of agents by using departments and the Pre-Chat form. You can also create a schedule with operating hours to manage chat requests effectively. Additionally, prevent spam by setting up triggers or banning visitors, and optimize dashboard performance by using recommended browsers like IE10, Chrome, or Firefox. For more tips, see the originalZendesk Chat documentation.


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What steps can I take to improve Zendesk Chat dashboard performance?

Improving Zendesk Chat dashboard performance can be achieved by using recommended browsers like IE10, Chrome, or Firefox. If you experience browser lag, it might be due to memory issues or third-party plugins. Additionally, consider using the High…

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