What is a Root Cause?


A Root Cause records the underlying reason a ticket occurred - the "why" behind the issue. It is selected by your support team when a ticket is resolved or closed. Capturing it consistently lets the helpdesk build clearer reports and trend analysis on why issues happen.

Last reviewed17 August 2026
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