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Workflow (Desk)

A workflow in Zoho Desk automates ticket actions based on trigger conditions, reducing manual effort for repetitive support tasks.

A workflow in Zoho Desk is an automation rule that executes one or more actions when a ticket meets specified trigger conditions. Workflows eliminate repetitive manual tasks like sending notifications, changing ticket fields, or assigning tickets.

Workflow Structure

Each workflow consists of three parts: a trigger (when the rule runs), conditions (what criteria the ticket must meet), and actions (what happens). For example: Trigger = ticket created, Condition = subject contains ‘urgent’, Action = set priority to High and assign to senior agent.

Common Workflow Use Cases

Frequent workflow applications include: auto-assigning tickets by category, sending acknowledgement emails to customers, adding tags based on keywords, notifying agents of high-priority tickets, and updating custom fields when status changes.

Workflow Triggers in Zoho Desk

Workflows can trigger on ticket creation, ticket update, field value change, or time-based conditions. Multiple conditions can be combined with AND/OR logic to target specific ticket scenarios precisely.

Example: A logistics company creates a workflow: when a ticket is created with the subject containing ‘damaged shipment’, priority is set to High, the ticket is assigned to the claims team, and a canned acknowledgement is sent to the customer within seconds.
What is a Workflow in Zoho Desk?

A workflow in Zoho Desk is an automation rule that fires when a ticket meets defined conditions. It can send notifications, update fields, assign tickets, or trigger other actions without manual agent intervention.

What triggers can activate a Zoho Desk workflow?

Workflows can be triggered by ticket creation, ticket updates, changes to specific fields, or time-based conditions like ‘ticket has been open for 24 hours without an agent reply’.

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