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Zendesk Offline Greeting Message Translation

Learn if Zendesk automatically translates the offline greeting message in the Chat widget and how to customize it for multiple languages.

Does Zendesk automatically translate the offline greeting message in the Chat widget?

No, Zendesk does not automatically translate the offline greeting message in the Chat widget. By default, the offline message is displayed in English. However, you can customize and localize this message using custom code through the API as detailed in the developer documentation for the offline form in Chat.

If you're looking to support multiple languages, you'll need to manually implement these translations. For more detailed instructions on changing the language settings in your widget, you can refer to the article: How do I change or set the language in the widget on my website?


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