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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create an interaction in Service Operations Workspace

Track an interaction that is a centralized location for all communication channels. Each interaction represents a request for assistance through a communication channel, for example, a phone call or a chat.

Before you begin

Role required: itil or admin

Procedure

  1. Perform one of the following actions to start creating an interaction.
OptionDescription
From the List menu in the primary navigation
  1. From the primary navigation, click the list icon (
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    List icon).</li>
  2. Click the add icon (
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    add icon) next to the <strong>List</strong> tab.</li>
  3. Click New Interaction.
From an interaction list
  1. Navigate to a list of interactions.

Note: Following lists are available for interactions:

  • Assigned to me
  • Active
  • All
  • Click New.
  1. On the form, fill the fields in the Details tab.

    FieldDescription
    NumberAuto-generated identification number for the interaction.
    TypeMode through which the interaction started. For example, chat, phone, or walk-up.
    StateState of the interaction.
    Opened forName of the user starting the interaction.
    Assigned toUser to whom the interaction is assigned to.
    Short descriptionDetailed description of the interaction
    Work notesWork notes related to the interaction.

    Note: If the Now Assist plugin isn't activated, you must enter the values for Opened for, and Short description fields to create an interaction.

  2. Click Save.

Parent Topic:Interaction Management in Service Operations Workspace

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