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How do I find saved replies after creation?
To see your saved replies, or to create new ones, go to More Applications > Knowledge Center > Saved Replies. Here you can: Create a new reply Search your previously saved replies by name or ID numbe
How to see billable hours by agent each month?
It is possible to filter the number of billable hours by user by creating a custom view in the Timesheets application. Go to More Applications > Timesheets > My Views and click the icon to Add/Edit V
How do I add a new user?
To add a User, you can click "Add" in the top menu and create a new User. You are able to add multiple Users at the same time. From this window you can give them Administrator or Non-Administrator pe
How can I create a template so users opening a ticket can fill out required fields?
To create a template for items for your users, you can navigate to More Applications > Administration > Forms. Here you can create or edit the form used to create items via the top 'Add' menu. Edit t
How do I edit a saved reply?
In order to edit an existing saved reply, navigate to More Applications > Knowledge Center > Saved Replies tab and click on the action icon (three dots) next to the reply you wish to edit. To find th
How do I see tickets and tasks together?
In order to view tickets and tasks together in one app, navigate to More Applications > Administration > User Apps. First toggle on "Show Hidden Applications" at the top right, and then toggle on "It
What options do I have to get the OneDesk forms onto my website?
To add forms from OneDesk onto your website, you have a few different options. 1. Link to a form from your website. To find the URL for webforms, go to Administration → Customer Apps → Customer Apps
Is OneDesk HIPAA compliant?
A 'HIPAA enabled account' is available as an add-on for OneDesk Enterprise plans. This includes the signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). OneDesk offers advanced security and robust configuratio
How do I clear my tabs?
There are two ways to close your tabs in OneDesk: Move your cursor over the tabs and right click. A menu will open which allows you to select which tab(s) to close. Or, click the 'close all tabs' opt
Do I need to request a quote to subscribe to OneDesk?
You do not need to request a quote from the OneDesk team. You can start a free 14 day trial by visiting our sign-up page. When you are ready to subscribe to OneDesk, you can navigate to More Applicat
Can I get a quote for HIPAA?
HIPAA-enabled accounts are available as an add on in Enterprise level plans. A HIPAA-enabled account includes the signed BAA and comes to $30 USD per user a month, when billed annually. To request a
Can I talk to a real person at OneDesk?
When you send a message to OneDesk, you may receive a message from our AI bot when we are offline. When OneDesk is online, you will receive messages from a real human agent first. During our offline
Can I set 'Internal Message' as the default for a conversation?
It is possible to set 'Internal Message' as the default for conversations on items and on projects. Navigate to More Applications > Administration > Company Prefs. and scroll down to see General Item
How do I indicate that we are offline on Live Chat?
To indicate whether your team is online or offline, open your messenger app on the far left sidebar. Then, click the "Online/Offline" button below "Live Support." This will inform your customers whet
How can we get our web portal up and running?
First, you will want to modify any permissions, visibility, and appearance settings of your portal based on your preferences. You can do so from Administration > Tickets Portal. To learn more about p
How do I add a new customer?
There are a few ways that customers can be created inside of OneDesk. The first is when a new customer sends an email to your connected support email. The sender will become the requester of the tick
What are the rate limits on the API?
The API is rate limited for trial accounts. This is so that you can evaluate if the API works for your needs. Enterprise accounts have a rate limit that is 30x higher. If as an Enterprise member you
How can I submit a request?
There are a variety of requests you can submit to OneDesk such as for a feature or quote. Document Signature Request Form: Fill out this form if you require OneDesk to sign or complete a document. Fo
How can I prevent tickets from a certain domain or that contain certain text?
If you need to prevent tickets being made by certain emails, domains, or with specific text, you can do so in your email settings. Go to More Applications > Administration > Emails > Settings tab. Sc
Can i hire someone to setup my account?
As you begin to learn about OneDesk, you are welcome to book an introductory demo here. If you need more in-depth, hands-on support or would like someone to set up your account for you, take a look a
Does OneDesk have the capability to brand the customer interface?
You can brand any of the customer-facing tools included with OneDesk including, the portal, knowledgebase, web widget, live chat messenger, and webforms. To change the colors, logo and greetings for
What is the difference between a user and a customer?
Users are agents that work within your main OneDesk web application. They can be assigned to tickets and tasks. You can set users to be administrators with full access, or non-administrators with lim
Can you chat internally (with other employees) on a customer ticket?
Users can create internal messages on tickets, tasks, or projects within OneDesk. To do this, open up a ticket, task, or project, and navigate to the conversations tab on the right. Click "Create new
What kind of questions can the bot answer?
OneDesk's AI bot, Odie, uses the OneDesk Knowledgebase to answer incoming questions. This means it gets smarter as more content is created and added to the Knowledgebase. It is able to assist you wit
Can I add an attachment to a KB article?
Yes, you can add an attachment to your knowledgebase articles. Open your knowledgebase article by going to More Applications > Knowledge Center on the left sidebar. Double click to open the kb articl
I accidently deleted a ticket. Can I restore it?
It is possible to recover deleted tickets within 7 days of deletion. Go to the Tickets App > Project scope selector > Click the display projects icon at the top right (typically the blue "Followed pr
What is OneDesk?
OneDesk is combined software for help desk, project management, and professional services automation. It offers many features to manage tickets, tasks, projects, time tracking, and customer billing.
How do i learn more about OneDesk?
We have a number of resources available to learn more about using OneDesk. If you are just getting started, follow our onboarding guide to learn the basics. Read our knowledgebase for how-to guides a
What is the email to contact OneDesk
If you need to contact our support team, send an email to support@onedesk.com. For sales and pricing questions, contact us via hello@ondesk.com.
Can I book a call for support?
If you would like to book a call with a live agent, feel free to book a convenient time here. You can book an introductory or onboarding demo where a member of our team will guide you through how to