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Why Not to Solve Incident Tickets Directly in Zendesk

Discover why solving incident tickets directly in Zendesk is not recommended and how to efficiently resolve them.

Can I solve incident tickets directly in Zendesk?

It's not recommended to solve incident tickets directly in Zendesk. Solving an incident ticket individually leaves other related tickets unsolved, which can lead to inconsistent communication and resolution.

Instead, focus on solving the problem ticket. This action automatically resolves all linked incident tickets, ensuring a consistent and efficient resolution process. This method also saves time by avoiding the need to address each ticket separately.


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Can I customize the linked tickets view in Zendesk?

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