Why Customer Replies Don't Reopen Zendesk Tickets
Why doesn't a customer's reply reopen a Zendesk ticket?
A customer's reply should typically reopen a Zendesk ticket, but there are exceptions. If a ticket doesn't reopen, it might be due to triggers, API updates, or the requester being an agent.
Triggers can automatically change the ticket status, and API updates might not specify the status change. If the requester is an agent, the ticket won't reopen unless a specific trigger is set. For more details, check theoriginal Zendesk article.
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