A Zendesk trigger is a rule that runs the moment a ticket is created or updated. How to build one in Admin Center, from conditions through actions.
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Creating a trigger in Zendesk
A trigger is the rule that reacts the moment a ticket is created or updated, so setting a priority, sending a notification, or routing the ticket happens without anyone touching it.
This walkthrough builds one from scratch in Admin Center under Objects and rules. It names the trigger, adds a description and a category, then sets the condition that fires it and the action it performs.
It also covers the difference between meeting all conditions and meeting any of them, and where to activate or deactivate a trigger once it is live.
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