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Automatically Set Ticket Priority for SLA in Zendesk

Learn how to create a trigger in Zendesk to automatically set ticket priority for SLA targets, ensuring efficient ticket management.

How can I automatically set ticket priority for SLA targets in Zendesk?

To automatically set ticket priority for SLA targets in Zendesk, you need to create a trigger. This trigger will ensure that the priority field is set, which is essential for SLA targets to be applied.

Start by creating a new trigger and add conditions such as 'Ticket is Created' and 'Priority is -'. Then, under actions, set 'Priority to Normal'. This will apply the same priority to all tickets, allowing the SLA target to be enforced. For more details, check out theoriginal guide.


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