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Service Desk Triage Basics

Triage tickets quickly and fairly

This guide describes how to triage service desk tickets: gather key info, categorize, set severity/priority, route to the right queue, and communicate status clearly.

Capture essentials

Collect summary, impact, urgency, and contact details before routing.

Categorize and prioritize

Apply standard categories and a simple severity matrix for consistency.

Route correctly

Assign to the right team/queue; avoid reassign churn by using clear owners.

Communicate updates

Send acknowledgments, ETAs, and resolution notes promptly.

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