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Ticketing System

What is a ticketing system?

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A Ticketing System is a digital platform that helps organizations track, manage, and resolve internal or external service requests. It structures communication between users and support teams, ensuring that every inquiry is documented and addressed efficiently.  

This involves: 

  • Assigning unique identifiers (or "tickets") to requests for easy tracking 
  • Directing issues to the departments or personnel best suited to address them 
  • Recording status updates, communications, and resolutions in a centralized location 

At a high level, organizations rely on ticketing systems to help with overall quality control and operational efficiency. In practice, they help maintain visibility into support workflows, which can reduce response times and avoid duplicate efforts.  

Ticketing systems ultimately enable teams to prioritize tasks, manage high volumes of requests, and uphold service standards. By improving issue resolution and accountability, they also contribute to stronger user satisfaction, better team performance, and more consistent support experiences across an organization.