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Omnichannel Routing and Call Distribution in Zendesk

Understand why omnichannel routing in Zendesk Talk doesn't support even call distribution among multiple groups.

Can I use omnichannel routing to distribute calls evenly in Zendesk Talk?

No, omnichannel routing in Zendesk Talk does not support even distribution of calls among multiple groups.

When omnichannel routing is enabled, calls are only routed to the primary agent group. This means that the workaround of using an empty Primary group to distribute calls evenly among secondary groups will not function. If you need to distribute calls evenly, you will need to disable omnichannel routing and use the workaround method instead.


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How can I evenly route inbound calls to multiple agent groups in Zendesk Talk?

To evenly distribute inbound calls among multiple agent groups in Zendesk Talk, you can use a simple workaround. First, create a new agent group without adding any agents to it. Then, go to your Talk line's Routing settings and set this empty group…

What is the workaround for routing calls to multiple groups in Zendesk Talk?

The workaround for routing calls to multiple groups in Zendesk Talk involves setting up a Primary group with no agents. To do this, create a new agent group and leave it empty. In your Talk line's Routing settings, set this empty group as the…

What happens if I set a group with no agents as the Primary group in Zendesk Talk?

Setting a group with no agents as the Primary group in Zendesk Talk allows for even call distribution among secondary groups. When you configure your Talk line's Routing settings this way, inbound calls will bypass the empty Primary group and be…

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