Canned Message in Helpdesk

Jan 23, 2020

Canned Messages are predefined responses created by Admins or Agents to quickly respond to recurring queries without typing the same response repeatedly.

These are especially useful for:

  • IT password reset instructions
  • Payroll cycle reminders
  • Leave policy clarification
  • General HR queries

Steps to Create a Canned Message

  1. Navigate to: Helpdesk -> Canned Message
  2. Click on Add
  3. Fill in the details:
FieldDescription
TitleA short title for internal reference (e.g., "Password Reset Steps")
CategorySelect the category this canned message belongs to (e.g., IT Support)
Message ContentThe complete predefined response (e.g., "Hi, please reset your password by clicking on 'Forgot Password' at the login screen...")
  1. Click: Save

How Agents Use Canned Messages

  • While responding to a ticket, agents can choose a Canned Message from a dropdown or tag it using hashtags like #passwordhelp
  • The message auto-fills in the reply box, which can be sent as-is or modified slightly before submission

Benefits of Using Canned Messages

  • Increases response speed and consistency
  • Reduces typing errors and manual effort
  • Helps new agents respond effectively with approved messaging
  • Enhances employee experience with clear and uniform responses