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Publishing Approved Articles in Zendesk

Discover how to publish articles in Zendesk once they are approved, including accessing and updating article settings.

What are the steps to publish an approved article in Zendesk?

Publishing an approved article in Zendesk is straightforward. First, open the article that is in the 'approved for publishing' state. You can do this by clicking the link in the email notification or navigating through the Guide's sidebar under 'Manage articles' and selecting 'Ready to publish'.

If you need to adjust settings, expand the Article settings panel and make necessary changes. When ready, click the drop-down arrow on the Save button and select 'Publish'. If the article isn't ready, you can send it back for review. This process ensures that the live version of the article is updated. For more information, refer to theoriginal guide.


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What should I do if an article is stuck in the 'Awaiting Review' status?

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