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Introduction
The VNC Remote Assistance app provides districts a method to utilize remote assistance features within an Incident IQ ticket. Once installed, all tickets will automatically display the VNC Remote Assistance widget districts agents just below the Submitted By section. This provides the district with the following benefits:
- Streamlines the remote request process for both agent and requestor
- Provides requestors with step-by-step instructions on how to accept a remote assistance request
- Tracks each step of the remote session through the ticket timeline, including date and time stamps
Installing the App
To install the Beyond Trust Remote Assistance app, begin by clicking on Incident IQ Apps > Browse on the left navigation bar.
Under the Remote Assistance section, click on the VNC Remote Assistance app. Next, select Install and follow the steps to complete the installation.
Opening Remote Connections on Tickets
After installing the VNC Remote Assistance app, agents and admins can request remote sessions with ticket requestors directly on any ticket page. This is done by accessing the VNC widget located just below the Submitted By section on any ticket.
The agent and requestor will need to coordinate with each other ahead of time to determine the best time for a remote support session. At the appointed time, the agent can request a new remote session simply by clicking on the Request a New Remote Session button.
This will add a note in the ticket timeline, and a ticket update notification should go out notifying the requestor that the ticket has been updated. Please note, this updated email should not be used to coordinate the time that fits the agent and requestor schedule for the remote session. If needed, the agent may cancel the request from their side at any time.
Once the agent has requested a remote session, the requestor will be able to see the request when directly accessing the ticket while logged into Incident IQ. Next, the requestor can either Accept or Deny the request for remote session.
Once accepted, they can copy and paste their Connection Password into the corresponding field in Incident IQ.
After the requestor has sent over their Connection Password, the agent can now open a remote connection simply by clicking on Start Support Session. Please note, the code generated by the requestor only lasts for five minutes after it has been generated. Once troubleshooting has finished, the working agent or admin can close the session by clicking on Session Complete.