What Is Support Automation?

Support automation uses workflows to resolve common customer questions without human involvement. Answer FAQs, guide troubleshooting, and collect context automatically so agents can focus on high-impact issues.

Typical Support Workflows

  • FAQs
  • Pricing explanations
  • Feature descriptions
  • Troubleshooting steps
  • Policy explanations

Escalation Logic

Workflows can:

  • Detect unresolved issues
  • Collect context
  • Route to human support
  • Create follow-up tasks

Best Practices

  • Keep responses concise
  • Use clear language
  • Always offer an escalation path
  • Track unanswered questions