How to Submit an IT Support Ticket

How to Submit an IT Support Ticket

How to Submit an IT Support Ticket

Effective: April 2026

The IT Support Portal allows employees to report technical issues, request assistance, or request access to systems and equipment.

Providing complete and accurate information helps the IT team resolve issues faster and ensures your request is routed to the correct technician.


Submitting an IT Support Request

Navigate to the IT Support Portal and complete the Submit a Ticket form.

You will be asked to provide several pieces of information that help the IT team identify and troubleshoot the issue.


Required Information

Contact Name

Enter your full name so the IT team knows who is requesting assistance.


Department

Select the department requiring support.

Most users should select:

IT Support


Subject

Provide a short summary of the issue or request.

Examples:

  • Laptop will not connect to Wi-Fi

  • Password reset request

  • Printer not printing

  • Unable to access Google Drive


Description

Provide as much detail as possible about the issue.

Helpful information includes:

  • What you were doing when the issue occurred

  • Any error messages displayed

  • When the issue started

  • Steps already attempted to resolve the issue

Providing detailed information allows IT to resolve your issue more quickly.


Ticket Classification Fields

These fields help route your request to the correct IT technician.


Category

Select the general type of request.

Examples:

  • Access / Accounts

  • Applications

  • Hardware

  • Network

  • Printing

  • Physical Access


Sub Category

Select the system, device, or service related to the issue.

Examples:

  • Google Workspace

  • Microsoft / Azure

  • Laptop

  • Printer

  • Methasoft

  • Network Firewall


Request Type

Choose the type of request being submitted.

Examples:

  • Password Reset

  • New Account

  • Permission Change

  • Issue / Incident

  • Repair

  • Replacement

Selecting the correct request type helps ensure your ticket is routed to the appropriate IT team.


Additional Information Fields

Select Peripherals

If the issue involves computer accessories, select the peripherals involved.

Examples:

  • Monitor

  • Docking station

  • Keyboard

  • Mouse


Clinic List

If the issue relates to a specific clinic location, select the appropriate clinic from the list.

If the request is not related to a clinic, you may leave the default selection.


Email

Enter your email address so IT can contact you if additional information is required.


Phone

Provide a phone number where you can be reached during troubleshooting.


Laptop / Computer Name

Enter the computer name of the device experiencing the issue.

This allows IT to quickly locate your device in management systems and assist with troubleshooting.

See the section below for instructions on finding your computer name.


How to Find Your Computer Name

Providing your computer name helps IT quickly identify your device and diagnose issues.


Windows Computers

Method 1 — Using System Settings

  1. Click the Start Menu

  2. Type About your PC

  3. Select About your PC

  4. Locate Device Name

The Device Name shown is your computer name.


Method 2 — Using Command Prompt

  1. Click the Start Menu

  2. Type cmd

  3. Press Enter

  4. Type:

hostname

  1. Press Enter

The value displayed is your computer name.


macOS Computers

  1. Click the Apple menu

  2. Select System Settings

  3. Click General

  4. Select About

Your Computer Name will appear near the top of the screen.


Computer Network IP Address

If known, enter the IP address of the computer experiencing the issue.

This can help IT diagnose network-related problems.

If you are unsure how to locate this information, you may leave this field blank.


Attachments

You may attach files to help the IT team diagnose the issue.

Examples include:

  • Screenshots of error messages

  • Photos of equipment issues

  • Documents related to the request

Attachments can significantly speed up troubleshooting.


Verification

Before submitting the ticket, complete the verification step at the bottom of the form to confirm the request is being submitted by a person.


After Submitting Your Ticket

Once your request is submitted:

  • A confirmation email will be sent to you

  • Your request will be assigned to an IT technician

  • The IT team may contact you if additional information is needed

You can track the progress of your request through the IT Support Portal.