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Zendesk Support Ticket User Roles Explained

Learn about the different user roles in Zendesk Support tickets, including requester, assignee, submitter, and followers.

What are the roles associated with a Zendesk Support ticket?

In Zendesk Support, several user roles are associated with a ticket to streamline the support process. The requester is the person who initially requested support. Once a ticket is assigned, the agent handling it becomes the assignee. If an agent creates a ticket on behalf of a customer, they are known as the submitter.

Additionally, agents can invite other internal users to view the ticket, who are then referred to as followers. These roles help in organizing and managing the support workflow, ensuring that each ticket is handled by the appropriate personnel.


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