Set Language for Zendesk Live Chat Popout Link
Can I set the language for a Zendesk live chat popout link?
Yes, you can set the language for a Zendesk live chat popout link by adding a locale parameter to the URL. This allows you to customize the language of the chat interface for your customers.
To set the language, append&locale=[language code]to the end of your chat URL. For example, to set the language to English, you would use&locale=en. This feature is particularly useful for providing a localized experience to your users. However, note that this might not work for all versions, such as the Zopim version, where you should use&lang=instead.
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