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Set Up Chat Rescuer for Idle Customers

Learn how to set up a chat rescuer in Zendesk to send reminder messages to customers who have been idle in the chat.

How can I set up a chat rescuer for idle customers?

To set up a chat rescuer for customers who have been idle, you will need a combination of triggers. The first trigger adds a tag when an agent sends a message, the second removes the tag when a visitor responds, and the third checks the tag at intervals to send a message if the customer remains idle.

This setup ensures that customers who haven't responded for a certain period receive a reminder message, prompting them to continue the conversation.


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