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Steps for Zendesk Messaging Upgrade

Learn what steps you need to take for the Zendesk messaging upgrade and how to prepare for the transition from Chat.

What steps do I need to take for the Zendesk messaging upgrade?

For the Zendesk messaging upgrade, no immediate action is required from your side. Zendesk will enable messaging at the account level on your behalf. Admins will then be encouraged to complete tasks to finalize the transition from Chat to messaging.

Customers will be notified via email and in-product banners about their activation date. While there are no mandatory pre-activation tasks, familiarizing yourself with the differences between Chat and messaging is recommended.


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