Why Zendesk Portal Statuses Differ from Agent Statuses
Why do Zendesk customer portal statuses differ from agent statuses?
Zendesk customer portal statuses differ from agent statuses to provide clarity to end-users. The portal uses simplified terms like 'Open', 'Awaiting your reply', and 'Solved' to make it easier for users to understand the status of their requests.
This approach ensures that users have a clear understanding of their ticket's progress without needing to know the internal workings of the support team. The differences are intentional to enhance user experience.
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