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Jira/ZD Note Synchronizing

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Overview

This guide outlines the process of notifying Zendesk ticket owners via Jira when a response has been made. This ensures timely communication and helps expedite the resolution process.

Objective

The primary goal is to inform the Zendesk ticket owner when a response has been made to their ticket, thus improving communication and efficiency in handling support requests.

Platforms Involved

  • Jira
  • Zendesk

Scope

This guide is applicable to team members responsible for managing and updating Zendesk tickets through Jira.

Use Case

Use this process when a response is made to a Zendesk ticket, and the ticket owner needs to be promptly informed to take further action.

Workflow

Step 1: Access the Ticket

Open the Zendesk ticket in Jira. Ensure you are in the correct view, either pop-out or sidebar, as both are similar.
Access the Ticket

Step 2: Add an Internal Note

  1. In the ticket, navigate to the comments section.
  2. Switch to "Zendesk Support" and select "Internal Notes" to avoid making a public comment.
Switch to Internal Notes
  1. Type your internal note, such as "Hey, I updated this test ticket. Thanks."
Type Internal Note
  1. Click "Add Comment" to save the internal note.

Step 3: Notify the Ticket Owner

Once the internal note is added, it will reflect in the ticket. Inform the ticket owner that a response is ready for their action.
Notify the Ticket Owner
Communicate any necessary follow-up actions or updates regarding the ticket status. Ensure that the team is aware of the timely response to facilitate faster action and resolution.
Communicate Follow-up
Ensure that the team is aware of the timely response to facilitate faster action and resolution.