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Using the Snooze Feature in Zendesk

Introduction

This guide provides a detailed overview of the new snooze feature in Zendesk. It covers how to set a ticket to snooze, select specific dates for reopening, and manage your snoozed tickets effectively. By following this guide, you will be able to utilize the snooze function to improve your ticket management workflow.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Overview of the Snooze Feature

The snooze feature in Zendesk allows users to set a ticket status that temporarily hides it, reopening it automatically after a specified duration.
Overview of the Snooze Feature

Setting the Snooze Status

To set a ticket to snooze, select the snooze status. By default, this will snooze the ticket for one day, automatically reopening it the next day.
Setting the Snooze Status

Choosing a Specific Reopen Date

If you wish to reopen the ticket on a specific date, you can select a date from the calendar. For example, you can choose to snooze a ticket until December 5th.
Choosing a Specific Reopen Date

Submitting the Snooze Action

After selecting your desired snooze date, submit the action. The ticket will then be snoozed and will reopen on the specified date.
Submitting the Snooze Action

Default Reopen After One Day

If you do not select a specific date, the ticket will automatically be set to snooze for one day and will reopen the next day without any additional actions required.
Default Reopen After One Day

Checking Your Snoozed Tickets

Once a ticket is snoozed, it will appear in your list of snoozed tickets if it is assigned to you. You can easily check which tickets are snoozed and which are open.
Checking Your Snoozed Tickets

Viewing Regular Ticket Status

You can also view your regular ticket views to see which tickets are snoozed versus those that are open. This helps in managing your workload effectively.
Viewing Regular Ticket Status

Conclusion

This guide has outlined how to use the snooze feature in Zendesk for effective ticket management. By following these instructions and utilizing the provided screenshots, you will be able to confidently employ the snooze feature to enhance your workflow and manage your tickets more effectively.