Overview

Configuring the channels where you get alerted about and respond to user requests is a critical part of getting the most out of Helpdesk+.

Adding to channels

1. Navigate to the channel you want to use to support users.

2. Type @helpdesk.

3. Hit Enter.

4. Click the button Add to Channel.

Select Agent Channel Type

1. Locate the message. How would you like to use HelpDesk+ on this channel?

2. Click the Configure button in the Alerts Channel section.

Configure request mapping in Slack

1. Invite the bot to your channel with @helpdesk.

2. Choose Agent channel type or type /helpdesk configure.

3. Choose your ticket types and one or more request types. You can also choose all types from one or more service desks.

4. Click Submit.

Configure Displayed Fields

Configure the fields displayed in Agent alerts to provide your team's needed information.

1. Type /helpdesk configure.

2. Click the configure button in the Fields to Show section.

3. Choose the fields you would like to display.

4. Click the Submit button.

Configure Alert Message Format

Select the message format that works best for your team.

1. Type /helpdesk configure.

2. Choose a Standard or Extended in the Notification Format section.

3. Click the submit button.