Configure auto close resolved cases

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title: Configure auto close resolved cases
description: Use the auto close resolved cases feature to close cases automatically in the Resolved state if customers choose not to take action.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Configure auto close resolved cases

Use the auto close resolved cases feature to close cases automatically in the Resolved state if customers choose not to take action.

## Before you begin

Role required: csm\_guided\_setup\_user and admin

## About this task

Enable this feature by activating the **Auto Close Resolved Cases** Flow Designer flow. You can also create a configuration that enables both the system and agents to exclude cases from auto closure.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Customer Service** > **Administration** > **Guided Setup**.

2.  On the Getting Started page of the guided setup, select **Get Started**

3.  In the Case Management category, view the list of tasks to configure the feature.

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Task

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Description

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Activate Auto Close Resolved Case Flow

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Activate the Auto Close Resolved Cases Flow Designer Flow, which identifies cases in the Resolved state that are waiting for a customer response and takes the following actions:-   Sends a reminder notification to the customer after 5 days with no response that the case is pending solution acceptance.
-   Closes the case and sends a reminder notification to the customer after 10 days that the case has been auto closed.


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Configure Business Rules for Auto Close Field

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Configure the following business rules to enable or disable the **Auto Close** field on the Case form:-   Mark for Auto Close
-   Clear Auto Close


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Configure Auto Close Flag

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The **Auto Close Resolved Cases** Flow Designer flow uses the **Auto Close** flag to exclude cases from auto closure. This flag is hidden by default. To use this flag, configure the Case form to display the **Auto Close** field.

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</table>4.  To perform a task, select **Configure**.

    This button opens the page in your instance where the configuration is completed.


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