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This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to all regions

The Reapit Service Desk Portal provides 24/7 access to :

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log a ticket

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, view open tickets (and search completed)

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, as well as search the Knowledge Base

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To see the portal in action, watch this video:

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This page contains details on: (click a link to skip to a section):

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Sign-up for a new a Service Desk Portal account

Tip

The account used to access the Service Desk Portal is separate to the account used for AgencyCloudReapit
In order to use the portal, you first need to signup sign-up for a portal account, as outlined in this section

1. Set up new portal account

Click
  • If this screen is displayed, click Log in

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  • Enter your email address
    This should be the address you wish to use for your portal account (usually your business email address)

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  • Click Sign-up with password
    If there is already an account set-up for this email address, a different screen will be displayed

, see

  • See section 1a below

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  • The following message is displayed - you now need to check your inbox (of the previously entered email account) to complete signup

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1a. When an account already exists for the email entered

If an account has already been set up for the entered email address:

  • Enter your password and click Continue
    Or click Forgot password? to reset it

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2. Complete signup via email

After completing the initial signup steps (outlined in step 1) - you will receive an email to the entered email address

From the email:

  • Click Sign up

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  • Enter your Full Name, enter your password in the Choose a password field and click Sign up

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  • The following screen will be displayed which indicates that your account is now set-up
    Use the Click Here link to enter the portal

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  • The Service Desk Portal home page is displayed (top section of it shown below)
    The screen above, if still open, can be closed

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Access the Service Desk Portal from

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Reapit

Note

Your login to the Service Desk Portal is different to the login you use for

AgencyCloud

Reapit
You need to use the email address and password entered as part of the signup process


As

as outlined in the section above titled: How to sign-up for a new a Service Desk Portal account

The Service Desk Portal can be accessed

from

within

AgencyCloud

Reapit:

  • From the main menu, click your name/office (top left)

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  • Expand the Support section, then the Contact Support section

  • Click Reapit Service Desk Portal
    The portal home page will launch in a new window

  • You may be asked to log in

NoteAs outlined at the start of this section, the credentials used to login to the Service Desk Portal are separate/different to those used for logging in to AgencyCloud
  • (see note in yellow box above)

  • If you are presented with this screen, use the Click Here link to be redirected to the correct home page

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Service Desk Portal home page overview

From the top section of the home page:

Quick links at the bottom of the home page give

  • Use the search field in the middle of the screen to search the Knowledge Base for help guides

  • To log a support ticket, click Log a ticket (top right)
    See next section for more information

  • Other links across the top of the screen offer options to provide Reapit with feedback and access advice/answers for common ‘how do I?’ queries

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Tip

To display the home page at any time, click the Reapit logo top left

From the bottom section of the home page, click links for access to:

  • Knowledge Base

- for

  • This link opens the main Knowledge Base index page where you can browse to, or search for, guidance on how to use

AgencyCloud and other Reapit software, including some integrations
  • Release Notes - for information on latest additions/updates to AgencyCloud

  • Reapit IQ - for online learning content

  • Clicking the Reapit logo, top left (not shown below), will display the home page again

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    How to log a ticket

    From the Service Desk Portal
    • Reapit features and functions

    • Product Updates
      This link opens the Release Notes index page on the Knowledge Base - Release Notes provide information on all latest additions and updates for the current release (and previous releases, back to version 12.103)

    • Training Academy
      This link opens Reapit IQ - this platform allows you to book training courses and access online learning content

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    Info

    The speech bubble is always shown bottom right - click this to launch Fi, Reapit’s new chatbot

    Fi is currently in beta phase and has initially been trained to help with questions relating to self-service functionality (i.e. how to add a new users etc) - click the icon and ask it a question and see what you think

    Fi's capabilities will be growing over time - feedback is very much welcomed - drop us a line at: reapitsupportfeedback@reapit.com

    Log a ticket

    1. Log a ticket

    From the home page:

    • Click Log a ticket


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    • Click the Log a ticket button (red button, highlighted below)
      This will log a ticket which is automatically routed to the relevant team who can deal with your query
      Where relevant/instructed, specific ticket types can be selected, such as Standard configuration request

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    Tip

    This page also offers a further option to search the Knowledge Base as well as providing access to frequently asked questions

    2. Log a standard ticket
    For assistance on logging a New template or change request, see step 3 below

    After clicking the Log a ticket button (shown in step 2):

    • Complete the Log a ticket form

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    a. Summary

    • Enter a brief summary of the issue or query

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    b. Description

    • Use this field to enter as much information as possible about your query/issue
      Where possible, include screenshots to illustrate an issue, see

    step 53
    • section f below

    c. Product Type

    • Select the relevant product type the request is for - options are:
      Sales, Lettings, Client Accounts, Property Management,
      Block Management, All

    d. What is the impact?

    • Select the relevant impact level: Critical, High, Medium or Low 

    • Use the on-screen text to help decide which level to choose

    Note
    Ensure

    Selecting a higher level than necessary will not secure a faster resolution - please ensure the correct impact level is chosen to allow the

    Service Teams

    support/service teams to run as efficiently as possible

    - selecting a higher level than necessary will not secure a faster resolution4

    e. Contact Phone No.

    • Enter the best telephone number to contact you on

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    f. Attachment

    Optional

    Include attached files to help support your issue/query (e.g. screenshots)

    Click Browse
    • Drag and drop the file or click to find the saved

    files
    • file(s) on your device

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    f. Customer Type

    • Ensure the correct customer type is selected, e.g. Reapit user

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    g. Ticket Type

    • Select the relevant ticket type: Support, Service or How Do I

    • Use the on-screen text to help decide which type to choose

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    h. People involved

    Optional

    If you require others to receive email notifications for this ticket,
    add their email addresses in this field

    • Enter each email address, separated by a comma

    9. Create & send ticket

    When all required information has been added:

    • Click Send (bottom right)

    • A Request created pop-up message is displayed, top right - click the ticket number shown to view details

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    • Click the reference number to view details of the ticket logged

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    • The ticket reference code is shown above the title of the ticket
      The title or reference can be used when searching for the ticket in future

    • The current status of the ticket is shown top right

    • The Activity field at the bottom of the screen shows the latest updates for the ticket from the Reapit Service teams and also allows you to add further comments (and attachments) to the ticket

    • The bell icon (top right) allow you to choose to Pause Notifications for this ticket
      Once clicked, no email notifications will be sent for this ticket - click again to Resume Notifications

    How to view open tickets

    3. Log a new template or change request

    Info

    New template requests or changes to existing templates usually carry a charge - for current charges and further advice, see the note at the top of the form generated via the portal

    From the home page:

    • Click Log a ticket (top right)

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    • Click New template or change request

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    • Complete the form

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    i. Client/Customer

    • Enter your company name

    j. Contact Phone No.

    • Enter the best telephone number to contact you on

    k. Summary

    • Enter a brief summary of your request

    l. Description

    Optional

    • Enter as much information as possible to describe your request

    m. Purpose of Request

    • Enter the context/rationale for the request

    n. Attachment

    Optional

    Where available, provide your design proofs/assets for this request

    • Drag and drop the file or click to find the saved file(s) on your device

    o. Template Types

    • Tick which types of templates are required

    p. Number of Templates

    • Specify the number of templates required

    q. New / Existing

    • Click the drop down menu to specify whether the templates for this request are New, Existing or Both

    r. Steps to Recreate

    Optional

    When submitting a request to amend an existing template:

    • Provide the steps currently taken to generate the template

    s. People involved

    Optional

    If you require others to receive email notifications for this ticket,
    add their email addresses in this field

    • Enter each email address, separated by a comma

    t. Branch / Office

    • Enter the branch/office name this request is for

    Submit a ticket

    After completing any ticket type form (as outlined in the previous section):

    • Click Send (bottom right)

    • A Request created pop-up message is displayed, top right - click the ticket number shown to view details

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    View open tickets

    1. View tickets via the home page

    From home page:

    • Scroll down to the My Open Tickets section

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    • A list of your open tickets is automatically displayed

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    If

    the ticket you're looking for is not displayed, or you wish to filter the list shown:
  • Use the Open Requests and All Request Types buttons to change what is displayed
    Default is to show Open Requests for Any Request Type

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  • Can also use the search field to enter a keyword or ticket reference (e.g. RSD-123456), press enter

  • Matching tickets are shown below the search field, as shown above, click to launch

  • Details of the ticket are displayed, as shown in the example below

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  • you need to check tickets logged by others, click the Created by Me menu option (on left) and select the relevant option, such as Created By Anyone

    • Click the ticket in the My Open Tickets list to view its detail

      • The ticket reference code is shown above the title of the ticket
        The title or reference can be used when searching for the ticket in future

      • The current status of the ticket is shown top right

      • The Activity field at the bottom of the screen shows the latest updates for the ticket from

    the
      • Reapit

    Service teams
      • and also allows you to add further comments (and attachments) to the ticket

  • The bell icon (top right) allow you to choose to Pause Notifications for this ticket
    Once clicked, no email notifications will be sent for this ticket - click again to Resume Notifications

  • If you need to view tickets logged by others

    From the Service Desk Portal home page:

    • Click Check a ticket

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    • The Requests screen is displayed - use the filter options and the search field at the top of the screen to find the required ticket

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    Use/search the Knowledge Base

    Tip

    The Reapit Knowledge Base contains a vast library of product guides, use the search field to look for specific content

    From the Service Desk Portal home page:

    • Enter your search text into the field labelled How do I... 
      A list of relevant articles will be displayed

    • Or, click the Knowledge Base link below to browse the Knowledge Base index
      This opens in a new window

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    2. Finding a ticket

    To search for a ticket not in the list or to filter the list shown - from the home page:

    • Use the Open Requests and All Request Types menus to change what is displayed

    • The Search field on the right can also be used to enter a keyword or ticket reference (e.g. RSD-123456), press enter

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