Zoho Desk - What Is SLA (Service Level Agreement)?
Ensuring Timely, Reliable & Professional Customer Support
🟩 1. What Is an SLA?
SLA (Service Level Agreement) ek time‑based commitment hota hai jisme support team promise karti hai ki customer ka issue kitne time mein respond aur resolve kiya jayega.
🟩 2. Why Is SLA Important?
Ensures fast response
Improves customer satisfaction
Maintains support discipline
Tracks performance
Prevents delays & escalations
🟩 3. SLA Components
Response Time → Pehla reply dene ka maximum time
Resolution Time → Issue solve karne ka maximum time
Priority Levels → High / Medium / Low
Breach Alerts → Jab SLA tootne wala ho, system alert deta hai
🟩 4. Example SLA for Support Teams
High Priority:
Response: 30 minutes
Resolution: 4 hours
Medium Priority:
Response: 2 hours
Resolution: 24 hours
Low Priority:
Response: 6 hours
Resolution: 48 hours
🟩 5. How SLA Works in Zoho Desk
Tickets automatically SLA follow karte hain
Countdown timer visible hota hai
Breach alerts agent ko notify karte hain
Reports show SLA compliance
Managers performance track kar sakte hain
🟩 FAQs
Q1. Can we set different SLAs for different departments?
Yes, Zoho Desk allows department‑wise SLA rules.
Q2. What happens if SLA is breached?
System alerts, escalations, and performance logs generate hote hain.
Q3. Can SLA be automated?
Yes, Desk automation + workflows + escalations fully support SLA automation.
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