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SLA (Service Level Agreement)

An SLA in Zoho Desk defines first response and resolution time targets for support tickets, with automated escalations to ensure compliance.

An SLA (Service Level Agreement) in Zoho Desk is a policy that defines the maximum time within which a support team must provide a first response and resolve a ticket. SLAs ensure accountability and set clear expectations with customers.

How SLAs Work in Zoho Desk

SLA policies are created with two key timers: First Response Time (FRT) and Resolution Time. Timers start when a ticket is created and count down based on the department’s configured business hours. When a timer is close to breaching, escalation rules notify supervisors.

SLA Policies for Different Customer Tiers

You can create multiple SLA policies in Zoho Desk and apply them based on ticket priority, customer account type, or department. Enterprise customers might have a 1-hour FRT, while standard customers have a 4-hour FRT, all managed automatically.

SLA Reporting and Compliance

Zoho Desk tracks SLA compliance rates in built-in reports. Managers can see the percentage of tickets resolved within SLA, identify teams or agents with frequent violations, and use this data to adjust staffing and processes.

Example: A software company in Hyderabad creates three SLA tiers: Enterprise (1-hour FRT, 4-hour resolution), Business (4-hour FRT, 24-hour resolution), and Standard (8-hour FRT, 48-hour resolution). SLAs apply automatically based on the customer’s subscription plan stored in Zoho CRM.
What is an SLA in Zoho Desk?

An SLA (Service Level Agreement) in Zoho Desk is a policy defining how quickly support teams must respond to and resolve tickets. SLA timers track compliance, and escalation rules fire when deadlines are at risk.

Can I have different SLA policies for different customers in Zoho Desk?

Yes. You can create multiple SLA policies and apply them based on ticket priority, contact type, or custom fields. This allows premium customers to receive faster guaranteed response times automatically.

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