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The Help Desk module provides a support ticket system for managing member inquiries and requests. Configure support teams, define workflows, and track tickets through resolution.

How to access

SidebarHelp Desk (if enabled) Configuration: SettingsFeaturesSupport

Prerequisites

Help Desk must be enabled: SettingsModules → Enable Help Desk

Setting Up Help Desk

Support Team Configuration

1

Navigate to Support settings

Go to SettingsFeaturesSupport.
2

Add team members

Add users who will handle support tickets.
3

Configure notifications

Set who receives notifications for new tickets.
4

Define issue types

Create categories for different types of requests.
5

Set up statuses

Configure workflow statuses for ticket lifecycle.

Issue Types

Create categories to organize tickets:
TypeDescription
General InquiryGeneral questions
Technical IssuePlatform problems
MembershipMembership-related requests
BillingPayment and fee questions
FeedbackSuggestions and feedback

Creating Issue Types

  1. Go to SettingsSupportIssue Types
  2. Click Create Type
  3. Enter name and description
  4. Optionally assign a default team member
  5. Save

Ticket Statuses

Define workflow statuses:
StatusDescription
NewNewly submitted ticket
In ProgressBeing worked on
WaitingWaiting for member response
ResolvedIssue resolved
ClosedTicket closed

Customizing Statuses

  1. Go to SettingsSupportIssue Statuses
  2. Add, edit, or reorder statuses
  3. Set status order for workflow flow

Creating Tickets

Member Submission

Members can submit tickets:
  1. Go to Help Desk in sidebar
  2. Click Submit Ticket
  3. Select issue type
  4. Enter subject and description
  5. Attach files if needed
  6. Submit

Admin Creation

Administrators can create tickets on behalf of members:
  1. Go to Help Desk
  2. Click Create Ticket
  3. Select member
  4. Fill in details
  5. Assign to team member
  6. Save

Managing Tickets

Ticket Dashboard

View all tickets with filters:
  • Status
  • Type
  • Assigned to
  • Member
  • Date range

Ticket Actions

ActionDescription
AssignAssign to team member
Update StatusChange ticket status
ReplySend response to member
Add NoteInternal note (not visible to member)
CloseMark as resolved

Team Assignment

Auto-Assignment

Configure default assignees per issue type:
  • Technical issues → IT team member
  • Billing questions → Finance team member
  • General inquiries → Support coordinator

Manual Assignment

Assign or reassign tickets manually:
  1. Open the ticket
  2. Click Assign
  3. Select team member
  4. Save

Communication

Replying to Tickets

  1. Open the ticket
  2. Type your response
  3. Click Send Reply
  4. Member receives email notification

Internal Notes

Add notes visible only to support team:
  1. Open the ticket
  2. Click Add Note
  3. Enter internal comment
  4. Save

Notifications

Team Notifications

  • New ticket submitted
  • Ticket assigned to you
  • Member replied
  • Ticket reassigned

Member Notifications

  • Ticket created confirmation
  • Response from support team
  • Status change
  • Ticket resolved

Best Practices

Aim for initial response within 24 hours.
Create response templates for common questions.
Update ticket status so members know progress.
Record how issues were resolved for future reference.
Monitor open tickets to prevent issues from falling through cracks.

Reporting

Track support metrics:
  • Tickets by status
  • Average resolution time
  • Tickets by type
  • Team member workload