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Answer Bot in Zoho Desk is an AI chatbot that surfaces relevant knowledge base articles before customers submit tickets, reducing support volume through se

The Answer Bot in Zoho Desk is an AI-powered chatbot that responds to customer queries by surfacing relevant knowledge base articles before a ticket is created. It reduces ticket volume by helping customers find answers in the Help Centre or ASAP widget without agent involvement.

How Answer Bot Works

When a customer types a question in the ASAP widget, chat window, or customer portal, Answer Bot searches the knowledge base for relevant articles and presents them as suggested answers. If the customer confirms their question is resolved, no ticket is submitted.

Answer Bot Escalation to Agent

If Answer Bot’s suggestions do not resolve the customer’s question, the customer can choose to escalate to a live agent or submit a ticket. Answer Bot records the queries it could not resolve, helping the knowledge management team identify content gaps.

Configuring Answer Bot

Answer Bot is configured in Zoho Desk’s Zia settings. Administrators select which departments and channels it is active for, set confidence thresholds for article suggestions, and define escalation behaviour when the bot cannot resolve a query.

Example: An HR software company enables Answer Bot on their ASAP widget. 35% of customers who interact with Answer Bot find an answer and do not submit a ticket. The support team reviews the unresolved query logs monthly to identify new articles needed.
What is the Answer Bot in Zoho Desk?

The Answer Bot is an AI chatbot that suggests knowledge base articles to customers before they submit a ticket. When an article resolves the question, no ticket is created, reducing incoming support volume.

What happens when Answer Bot cannot resolve a customer’s question in Zoho Desk?

When Answer Bot cannot help, it escalates to a live agent if chat is active, or directs the customer to submit a support ticket. The unanswered queries are logged to help teams identify knowledge base gaps.

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