Learn how you can create a runbook from scratch by creating reply templates, task templates, and approval flows.
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Your typical runbook usually comprises three components:
Reply templates
Task templates
Approvals
Note: You can create task templates for runbooks on the go while creating a runbook, but you’ll need to keep your reply templates created and ready in the reply templates section, so you can associate them to the runbook.
Creating a new runbook
Click settings > advanced configurations > runbooks.
Here, you’ll see a list of runbooks you’ve created, along with the approvals, tasks, and replies associated with them. Click the + Create button on the top right to create a new runbook.
On the create new runbook page, give the runbook a name and a short description.
For approvals: Choose who you want the technician to get approval from for this issue. You can choose between reporting manager, admin, requester, and approver.
For tasks: You can add existing task templates or create a new one. Select which technician and technician group will work on the task, and how long it will take.
For replies: Associate existing reply templates here. You can create reply templates under settings > advanced configuration > reply templates > + Create.
Once you’re done, click save to finalize the new runbook!
You can apply these runbooks automatically using event triggers or manually within the ticket window.