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How to Create a New Ticket in Zendesk

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to submit a new support ticket in Zendesk from scratch.

Quick summary

Creating a new ticket in Zendesk lets support agents log, route, and track customer issues directly from the agent dashboard. This step-by-step process covers selecting the ticket type, setting a requester and assignee, writing the message, and submitting the ticket instantly.


Steps

  1. On the main dashboard, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Add' button.
  2. Select 'Ticket' from the list of available options.
  3. Tap the drop-down menu below 'Requester' and choose the intended receiver.
  4. Under 'Assignee', select the agent to whom you wish to assign the new ticket.
  5. Configure the other ticket settings based on your preferences.
  6. Enter your desired ticket subject into the provided input field.
  7. Specify your preferred access type.
  8. Click on the text box below the access settings and type your message.
  9. Click 'Submit As New' to proceed.
  10. The new ticket will be created and delivered instantly to the intended recipient.

📌 Why this matters

Creating tickets efficiently in Zendesk is essential for support teams that need to log, assign, and resolve customer issues without delay. The ability to manually create a new ticket directly from the agent dashboard ensures no customer request falls through the cracks, even when inbound channels are not used. By setting a requester, assigning an agent, configuring ticket properties, and submitting in one streamlined workflow, teams can maintain full visibility and accountability across every support interaction. This makes Zendesk ticket creation a core skill for any customer service team aiming to deliver fast, organized, and trackable support.
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