What is an SLA?

An SLA defines target response and resolution times for support tickets, often based on priority, team, customer tier, or business hours.

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What is an SLA?

How an SLA works

  • Set first-response targets
  • Set resolution targets
  • Pause timers outside business hours
  • Warn before breach
  • Escalate high-risk tickets

Frequently asked questions

Yes, once support volume grows. SLAs turn response expectations into a visible operating system.

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