Zendesk Configuration Scattered Across Admin Center With Paywalled Features
A Zendesk user reports that settings for complex requirements are spread across many different areas of the Admin Center, making configuration cumbersome, while some advanced automation, reporting, and integration capabilities are locked behind higher-tier plans or add-ons. Documentation exists but isn't detailed enough for new or advanced use cases, forcing workarounds or custom development.
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