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Helpdesk AI Agent Setup
Your helpdesk's own AI agent, configured and tested so it answers from the right content and hands off at the right moment.
Switching on your helpdesk's AI agent is easy. Getting good answers from it is harder, because it relies on your content and rules. Helpdesk AI Agent Setup configures the agent you already pay for. We audit its content, fix the worst articles, write tone and policy rules, and set clear handoffs. A before-and-after test shows how answers changed.
- Up to 100 articles audited and the 10 worst fixed
- Tone, policy and up to 5 handoff rules written
- The same 100 questions tested before and after
$3,875
10–20 working days
What it is
Helpdesk AI Agent Setup is a one-time service that configures the AI agent built into Intercom, Zendesk, Gorgias or Freshdesk. We audit up to 100 articles it answers from, fix the 10 worst, write tone and policy rules, and set handoff rules. A 100-question test runs before and after, so you can see the change.
Why businesses buy it
Most helpdesk AI agents are switched on with default settings and existing articles. Then they give vague answers, quote old policies or pass too much to the team. Replacing them with a custom build is often more than you need. This service makes the AI you already pay for work properly. We fix the content it relies on, write the rules it follows and decide when it hands off. You see the effect in a before-and-after test on the same questions, not just a demo.
Problems this solves
The AI agent gives vague or wrong answers from outdated articles
We audit up to 100 articles or snippets the agent answers from. The 10 that cause the most wrong answers are fixed, so it has better material to work from.
Answers sound off brand or ignore company policy
We write tone, guidance and policy rules in the platform's own settings. Your approver checks the policy rules, so the agent follows what your team would say.
Conversations reach people too late, or far too often
We set up to 5 handoff and escalation rules with you. Routine questions stay with the AI, and sensitive or stuck conversations reach a person.
Nobody can show whether changes made the agent better
We run a 100-question test set before and after the changes. The results sheet shows which answers improved and where people still need to step in.
A good fit if
You use Intercom, Zendesk, Gorgias or Freshdesk and have switched on, or plan to switch on, its AI agent.
The AI agent gives vague or wrong answers, or hands off to your team too often.
You would rather configure the AI you already pay for than replace it with a custom build.
You can name one person who approves the rules and checks answers on policy topics.
Not the right fit if
You want a custom AI support agent connected to Intercom, built to your own design. See AI Customer Support Agent for Intercom.
Your help center is thin and needs many new articles written first. See Help Center Content Build.
Your AI agent is already set up and you want it reviewed and fixed every month. See AI Agent Tuning Retainer.
You only want an independent test of how accurate your chatbot is. See AI Chatbot Accuracy Audit.
How it works
- You add us as an admin, confirm the AI feature is enabled on your plan, and share your help articles and policies.
- We run a 100-question test set against the AI agent to record how it answers today.
- We audit up to 100 articles or snippets it answers from, and fix the 10 that cause the most wrong answers.
- We write tone, guidance and policy rules, set up to 5 handoff rules, and add up to 2 data actions where supported.
- We run the same 100 questions again and share a results sheet comparing before and after.
- A written handover report shows your team how the rules work and how to adjust them.
What you provide within 72 hours
Your portal lists these the moment you order. Delivery starts the working day after everything is in and your access is checked.
- Admin access to your helpdesk, by invite.
- The platform's AI agent feature enabled on your plan.
- Your current help articles and customer policies.
- One person who approves the rules and answers on policy topics.
The 72-hour rule. Send everything on your checklist, including access, within 72 hours of ordering so your build starts on time.
Timeline
Start
Order placed. Helpdesk access, articles and policies are due within 72 hours.
Week 1
100-question test set built and the first test run recorded.
Week 1
Content audit of up to 100 articles and the 10 biggest fixes made.
Week 2
Tone, guidance and policy rules written, and handoff rules and data actions set up.
Week 2
Second test run, results sheet and the written handover report.
After launch
30 days of post-launch support for questions and small adjustments.
| Option | Delivery time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10–20 working days | $3,875 |
What you receive at handover
- A content audit of up to 100 articles or snippets, with 10 articles fixed
- Tone, guidance and policy rules set in your helpdesk
- Up to 5 handoff and escalation rules, and up to 2 data actions where the platform supports them
- A 100-question test set and a before-and-after results sheet
- A written handover report for your team
Expected benefits and how to measure them
- Helps your AI agent answer more questions correctly
- Can reduce unnecessary handoffs to your support team
- Gives you a test set to check the agent again later
- Test set accuracy
- Compare the share of correct answers in the first and second runs of the 100-question test set.
- AI resolution rate
- Read the resolution rate from your helpdesk's AI reports for the month before and the month after the setup.
- Handoff rate
- Track the share of AI conversations passed to people in the same reports, month on month.
Before you start: The first test run records accuracy before any change. Also export last month's AI resolution and handoff rates from your helpdesk.
These are things to track, not promised results. Outcomes depend on your data, your team and your market.
Running costs
You pay your helpdesk plan and the platform's AI agent fees directly to the vendor. AI agent fees are often charged per resolved conversation, so the cost rises with use. Check the current pricing on your plan before switching the agent on for all customers.
Ask about running costsCustom requirements
Add a note at checkout if you need something specific. If it fits within the Scope Card it is simply included. If it goes beyond it, you get a written Change Quote within two working days, and that work starts only once you accept it, with its time added to your delivery date.
Request a custom versionKeep it running
This is a one-time setup, so there is no maintenance plan. AI answers can drift as products, prices and policies change. If you want someone to review conversations and fix answers every month, AI Agent Tuning Retainer picks up from here. The 100-question test set is yours to re-run at any time.
How this compares
| Do it yourself | Hire a traditional agency | Upmark Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | You switch on the AI agent and hope it reads your help center well | Often a larger custom build to replace the vendor's AI | The AI you already pay for, configured and tested |
| Content | Existing articles used as they are | Varies | Up to 100 articles audited and the 10 worst fixed |
| Handoffs | Default settings decide when people step in | Depends on the project | Up to 5 handoff and escalation rules set for your team |
| Proof | A sense of whether it got better | Sometimes a demo | The same 100 questions tested before and after |
Questions about this product
Why does our helpdesk AI agent give wrong answers?
Usually because of the content and rules behind it, not the AI itself. Outdated articles, conflicting policies and missing guidance lead to vague or wrong replies. Weak handoff rules make it pass too much to your team, or too little. This setup fixes the biggest content problems and writes clear rules, then tests the result.
Which helpdesk AI agents does this setup cover?
The AI agents built into Intercom, Zendesk, Gorgias and Freshdesk. The feature must be enabled on your plan, and it needs to be your own account. Vendors change these features often, so we work with what your platform supports at the time. Data actions are only set up where the platform allows them.
Should we configure the built-in AI agent or build a custom one?
Configure the built-in agent if it covers what you need, because you already pay for it. A custom build makes sense when you need workflows, data or behavior the vendor's agent cannot handle. If you are unsure, use Ask an expert for an answer by email, or compare AI Customer Support Agent for Intercom.
What is in the 100-question test set?
A hundred real customer questions, drawn from your articles and common topics. We run them before any changes to see how the agent answers today. After the changes, we run the same questions again. The results sheet shows which answers improved, which stayed the same, and where people still need to step in.
What are handoff rules for an AI support agent?
They decide when the AI should pass a conversation to a person. Common examples are refund requests over a set value, angry customers, legal or safety topics, and repeated failed answers. We set up to 5 rules with you. Good handoffs keep customers from getting stuck while the AI handles routine questions.
Will the AI agent answer every question correctly after setup?
No AI agent answers everything correctly, and we will not promise that. What the setup does is fix the biggest known problems and measure the change. The before-and-after test shows how answers moved on the same 100 questions. Some questions will still need people, and that is what the handoff rules are for.
What happens after the AI agent written handover report?
Your team runs the agent, with 30 days of support. During that time you can ask questions and we adjust anything that does not work as agreed. You keep the test set, results sheet and rules. After that, you can re-run the tests yourself, or choose AI Agent Tuning Retainer for monthly reviews.
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