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Managing Support Requests During Non-Business Hours

Learn how to manage support requests during non-business hours in Zendesk by setting up a business schedule and automated responses.

How can I manage support requests during non-business hours in Zendesk?

Managing support requests during non-business hours in Zendesk involves setting up a business schedule and determining how requests will be handled.

You can configure your Zendesk Suite to automatically route requests received outside of business hours to a specific queue or set up automated responses to inform customers of your operating hours. This ensures that your team can manage expectations and prioritize requests effectively when they return.


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