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Getting Started with DeskDirector
Admin Console
Admin Console : Getting Started
Portal
Settings
Profile
Features
Tickets
Permissions
Portal Permissions in DeskDirector
FastTrack in DeskDirector
Setting Up and Using the VIP Priority
How to setup the Flag feature (ConnectWise)
Quotes (ConnectWise)
Invoices (ConnectWise)
Service Catalogue
Forms
Getting started with DeskDirector Forms
DeskDirector Forms - Question Types in Detail
DeskDirector Forms - Dynamic Fields
DeskDirector Forms - Dynamic Fields Implementation Example
DeskDirector Forms - Sections and Conditionals
DeskDirector Forms - Embed content
DeskDirector Forms - Replace Summary Field with Title Automation
DeskDirector Forms - Dynamic content
DeskDirector Forms - Field value format for automation
Service Catalogue
Service Types
Service Groups
Enable or Disable the 'Something Else' Option
Companies
Contacts
Managing Contacts in DeskDirector
Exporting Contacts as CSV
Ticket Group Permissions
Contact Impersonation
Menu Items
Learning Center
Notebooks
Portal Access
Feature Preview
DeskDirector Desktop Portal V5
Tech
System
Feature Configuration
Default Board and Source
Adding a VIP Priority via the Admin Console
Automatic Contact Creation
Updating, Closing, and Reopening Tickets
Branding your DeskDirector Portal
Hosts Configuration
Office Hours
Advanced
Analytics
Account
Task Lists
Contact Authentication Audit Log
Tech Portal
Tech Portal : Getting Started
Tickets
Managing Tickets from the Tech Portal
Tech Portal Ticket Details
Creating a Ticket from the Tech Portal
Request more information (forms request) with Task Forms
Enable/Disable Time Entry Timer Autostart
Chat
Getting Started with DeskDirector Chat
Handling Chat Requests
Viewing Chat History from the Tech Portal
Creating a Chat Session from the Tech Portal
Changing your Presence
"Pre-Ticket Chat" Feature
"Call me Back" Feature
Macros
Client Portal
Client Portal : Getting Started
Contact Support
Creating a Ticket from the Client Portal
Submitting a Generic Ticket
Creating a Chat Session from the Client Portal
Viewing Chat History from the Client Portal
Tickets
Quotes & Invoices
Deskdirector - Sign up walk through
Logging in to DeskDirector
Tickets & Chats
DeskDirector Roles and Permissions
A walk through all the fields available in DeskDirector forms
Getting Started with Custom Email Templates
Getting Started with Surveys
Notifications & Broadcasts
BiggerBrains & Learning Center
Features
Login & Authentication
Custom Branding
Approvals
Notifications
Email Notifications
Email Template Engine
Surveys
Broadcasts
Custom Menus
Easy Integrations
Analytics
Other DeskDirector Features
Ticket Dynamic Contents
The Learning Center
Menus
Menu Items
User Groups
Integrations
ConnectBooster
Wise-Pay
QuoteWerks
ConnectWise Sell (previously Quosal)
How to configure ConnectWise Sell (previously Quosal) Order Porter integration
Adding ConnectWise Sell (previously Quosal) Order Porter Link to Opportunity
Microsoft Flow (Power Automate)
Get started with the DeskDirector Power Automate Connector
Power Automate Administration
Power Automate Template Gallery
Featured Solution: Teams Ticket Discussion
Featured Solution: Ticket Briefing
DeskDirector Connector Triggers
Action: Create an email from template
Power Automate Connector - Setting up your first flow
Getting Support for the DeskDirector Connector for Power Automate
AutoTask
ConnectWise
BiggerBrains
Logging the ConnectWise API
Microsoft Teams App
Introducing the DeskDirector for Microsoft Team App
Setting up Content Security Policy (CSP)
Installing the Microsoft Teams App (Tech)
Setting up Tags for Teams Discussions (Tech)
Setting up DeskDirector for Microsoft Teams for your clients (Client mode)
Branding the DeskDirector Teams App
DeskDirector Teams App Notifications
User Groups Integration with Microsoft Teams
Troubleshooting
Advanced topic: Setting up Tech & Client Mode in the same tenancy
Integrating Microsoft Teams with DeskDirector Tech Portal
Smart Alerts for Tech Users
Release Notes - DeskDirector Teams App
Contact Support
Troubleshooting
APIs and Integration
ConnectWise 2019.5+
Autotask integration major update 2022
ConnectWise Member Impersonation
Autotask Resource Impersonation
Autotask 2020.3 integration (API) resource migration
Third-party integration with DeskDirector
Authentication
Desktop Portal
Diagnosing DeskDirector Desktop Portal Issues
DD Portal for Mac: Labtech Deployment Guide
DDPortal removal tool - uninstalling Windows portals
Deploying DD Desktop Portal v5 via PowerShell
Desktop Portal v5 Installation & Common Issues
Instance & Account Queries
Setting up your custom domain
Contact Limits FAQs
Finding out what server your DeskDirector instance is on.
How search works in DeskDirector products
Portal and User Issues
User can't log in
DeskDirector Portal Browser Support
Contact can't login portal, the contact is missing in admin console but it is in ConnectWise
DeskDirector Tech Portal - How to take advantage of browser tabs
Add DeskDirector Tech Portal as a Custom Menu item inside ConnectWise Manage
Sign in with Microsoft Issue in Tech or Admin Console - "Need Admin Approval"
How do I add Tech Members/Contacts/Companies to my DeskDirector instance?
Time Stamps in DeskDirector Portal
Missing contacts or companies in DeskDirector but they are in my PSA
User Group FAQs
Chat permission granted but "Chat" option is missing on "Contact Support" page
How do we set a landing page for the client portal?
Other Articles
Login & Authentication - Common Issues
DeskDirector Desktop App - Installation Issues
Tickets & Chats - Common Issues
ConnectWise Integration - Common Issues
Approvals - Common Issues
Troubleshooting via Web Developer Tools
Switching PSA or merging with another CW/AT instance
How to Allow Time Entries for StreamlineIT Members
Email & Email Delivery - Common Issues
Essential and Dynamic Plan Breakdown
Advanced Use
Generative AI
DeskDirector with Generative AI
Setting up AI Service Providers
AI Assistants in DeskDirector
Custom Tools for AI Assistants
Knowledge Bases for AI Assistants
Ticket Summary for Tech Portal
DeskDirector API
Subscribing to Chat Webhooks
Portal Deep Linking
Webhook Example with Zapier
Chat Session Payload
Get started with portal extension page demo
Dynamic content based on logged in user
Clean Tickets
Exporting Portal Usage
TimeZest integration with DeskDirector
Troubleshooting Connectwise/Autotask-related integration issues
Security
Glossary
Release Notes
Client Portal
Server
Tech Portal
Portal Release Notes - Windows/macOS
Differences Between different Desktop Portal version
Portal Release Notes - Web Client
Release Notes in the Admin Portal
Archived
Getting Started with DeskDirector
Admin Console
The DeskDirector admin console is where all the magic happens. This is where you integrate, manage, and configure stuffs.
Tech Portal
The DeskDirector tech portal is where your technicians login to manage support requests from your clients.
Client Portal
The DeskDirector client portal is where your customers submit their requests and interact with technicians either via tickets or chat requests.
Deskdirector - Sign up walk through
26 STEPS 1. This video will take you through the purchasing process from BUY NOW to a running server ready for syncing & configuration. The first step is to open the DeskDirector home page ( www.desk…
Logging in to DeskDirector
Gives a brief walk through on the login process for DeskDirector. Includes information on OAuth, automatic contact creation, and a demonstration of what users will see when logging in.
Tickets & Chats
Getting Started with Tickets & Chats. There are 2 main ways that clients interact with technicians in DeskDirector: via tickets and chats. In both options, contact can be initiated by a service agent…
DeskDirector Roles and Permissions
Access to most features and settings in DeskDirector are controlled via member/resource roles and permissions set for them. In this KB, we detail the specific permissions set for every DeskDirector r…
A walk through all the fields available in DeskDirector forms
DeskDirector forms offer a range of fields to customize your service request forms, including text boxes, dropdown menus, checkboxes, attachments, and more. Tailor your forms to fit your business nee…
Getting Started with Custom Email Templates
You can bring the DeskDirector experience right into the mailbox with stunning email notifications. You can create personalized, fully responsive and custom-branded email templates using our powerful…
Getting Started with Surveys
Customer satisfaction is at the core of support experience, and surveying for your customers' experience helps you measure their satisfaction and how you can improve the services and products you offer. High levels of customer satisfaction are strong indicators for client loyalty and retention and a great tool to lure in new customers. Additional information of why a customer liked their experience helps businesses plan how they can recreate that experience moving forward.
Notifications & Broadcasts
This article covers briefly what the notifications and broadcasts features are in DeskDirector. It lets users know what they are and where they can read more information.
BiggerBrains & Learning Center
Learning Center. The Learning Center is a great way to educate your clients and share documents with them. You can also link to videos and files hosted online. Check out our article on the Learning C…
