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Field Agent (Desk)

A field agent in Zoho Desk is a mobile support professional managing tickets on-site via the mobile app, keeping supervisors and customers updated in real

A field agent in Zoho Desk is a mobile support agent who primarily handles tickets on the go using the Zoho Desk mobile app. Field agents are typically technicians or service staff who visit customer sites and update tickets from their phones.

How Field Agents Use Zoho Desk

Field agents access their assigned tickets on the Zoho Desk mobile app. They can update ticket status, add notes, attach photos of work completed, and communicate with customers from their mobile device while on site, without needing a desktop workstation.

Field Agent and Ticket Updates

Field agents are often assigned tickets related to on-site service, installation, or repair. They update ticket progress from the field, allowing supervisors and customers to track status in real time without phone calls back to the office.

RADAR App for Field Supervisors

Supervisors managing field agents use the RADAR app to monitor ticket progress across the field team. They can reassign tickets if a field agent is delayed, prioritise urgent site visits, and track overall field team performance without being on site themselves.

Example: A commercial HVAC company’s 8 field technicians use the Zoho Desk mobile app to manage service tickets. When a technician completes a job, they update the ticket status, attach a photo of the completed work, and mark the ticket resolved. The customer receives an automatic closure notification.
What is a Field Agent in Zoho Desk?

A field agent is a mobile support professional who manages tickets via the Zoho Desk mobile app while working on-site at customer locations. They update tickets, attach photos, and communicate with customers from their phones.

How do supervisors track field agents in Zoho Desk?

Supervisors use the Zoho Desk RADAR app to monitor ticket progress for the entire field team in real time, reassign tickets when needed, and track resolution performance without being physically present.

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