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How to create an Access Token in Zammad?

To create an Access Token in Zammad, follow these steps:

1. Click the Profile icon located in the bottom-left corner.

Profile icon - Zammad

2. Select Profile from the dropdown menu.

Select Profile - Zammad

3. In the Profile sidebar, switch to the Token Access tab to proceed.

4. Click the Create button to add a Personal Access Token.

Token Access tab - Zammad

5. Enter a name for your token, expiration date (if needed), and check the following necessary permissions:

  • Admin interface (admin)
  • Knowledge Base Editor (knowledge_base.editor)
  • Knowledge Base Reader (knowledge_base.reader)
  • Agent tickets (ticket.agent)

Personal Access Token - Zammad

6. After assigning permissions, confirm by clicking the Create button.

7. Copy the Access Token value displayed on the screen.

Note: This is the only time the Access Token value will be visible, so save it securely.

How to deactivate notifications in Zammad?

During Zammad data migration, it's essential to disable all notifications to ensure customers and agents don't receive alerts during the ticket import process.

To turn off notifications in Zammad, follow these simple steps:

1. Click the Profile icon located in the bottom-left corner.

Profile icon - Zammad

2. Select Profile from the dropdown menu.

Select Profile - Zammad

3. Switch to the Notifications tab.

4. Locate the Also notify via email column and disable all notification options by unchecking the boxes.

Deactivate notifications in Zammad

5. Click the Submit button to save your changes.

Note: Each agent must deactivate their own notifications in their profile settings.

How can I migrate the knowledge base to Zammad?

The Help Desk Migration service offers an easy way to import your knowledge base articles to Zammad. Before starting the migration process, you need to ensure that a knowledge base exists in your Zammad account.

If you haven't created one yet, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Admin settings (the gear icon ⚙️).

Admin settings - Zammad

2. Select the Knowledge Base tab.

3. Use the toggle button to enable the Knowledge Base.

4. Choose the languages/locales where you want to publish the knowledge base. Here, you can also configure additional settings and select a theme, unify the knowledge base with the website's main navigation, or set up a custom URL.

Create Knowledge Base in Zammad

5. After configuring your knowledge base settings, click the Create Knowledge Base button.

Once your knowledge base is created, you can proceed with importing articles.

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