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Measuring Agent Pick-Up Time in Zendesk

Find out if you can measure the time it takes for an agent to pick up a call in Zendesk, and what metrics are available instead.

Is it possible to measure the time it takes for an agent to pick up a call in Zendesk?

Currently, Zendesk does not provide a direct metric to measure the time it takes for an agent to pick up a call once it has been routed to them. This specific interval, often referred to as 'ringing time,' is not available as a standalone metric.

While you can track Call wait time and Call answer time, the exact duration from when an agent is notified of a call to when they pick it up is not separately reported in Zendesk.


More related questions

What is the difference between Call wait time and Call answer time?

Call wait time and Call answer time are metrics that measure different aspects of a customer's call experience.Call answer timestarts when the customer first picks up the phone to call your number and calculates the time until the customer's…

How is Call wait time calculated in Zendesk?

Call wait time in Zendesk is calculated from the moment a customer is routed in the system until they reach an agent. It does not include the time spent in the IVR or any time the customer spends on hold. This metric can include the total duration…

What does Call answer time include in Zendesk?

Call answer time in Zendesk includes the initial queue wait time and the time spent in the IVR system until the customer's first connection to an agent. It also accounts for the available agent recording time. However, it does not include the time…

Why might Call wait time be greater than Call answer time?

Call wait time can sometimes be greater than Call answer time due to various factors. This can happen if a call is transferred multiple times, causing the wait time to accumulate across different queues. Additionally, if a call is abandoned in the…

Can I report on the longest Call wait time for a specific day in Zendesk?

Yes, you can report on the longest Call wait time for a specific day in Zendesk using Explore. You can build a query with the Call wait time metric, sliced by Ticket or Call ID, and filter it by the desired date. To find the longest wait time, use…

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