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Translating Emails with Zendesk Live Conversation

Find out how agents can translate incoming emails using Zendesk's live conversation translation and the options for outgoing translations.

Can agents translate emails using Zendesk's live conversation translation?

Yes, agents can translate incoming emails using Zendesk's live conversation translation, but outgoing emails are not supported.

The feature allows translation of emails sent by end users and those created by APIs and web forms. However, for outgoing translations, third-party apps like Unbabel and Language.io can be used.


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