Best Practices

Recommended practices for using Ticky effectively.

Server Setup

Organize Categories

  • Use clear, descriptive category names
  • Add emojis for visual identification
  • Group related categories together
  • Set up closed categories for organization

Configure Permissions

  • Set up admin roles properly
  • Use panel-specific admin roles when needed
  • Configure ping roles for notifications
  • Review permissions regularly

Panel Management

Panel Design

  • Keep titles concise and clear
  • Write descriptive panel descriptions
  • Use confirmation modals for important tickets
  • Enable reason modals for better tracking

Panel Placement

  • Place panels in dedicated channels
  • Use separate channels for different ticket types
  • Pin panel messages for visibility
  • Keep panels updated and relevant

Ticket Management

Ticket Creation

  • Test panels before sending to channels
  • Monitor ticket creation rates
  • Set up rate limiting if needed
  • Use categories to organize tickets

Ticket Handling

  • Respond to tickets promptly
  • Use the claim feature for assignment
  • Add relevant team members when needed
  • Keep ticket channels organized

Ticket Closure

  • Always provide a reason when closing
  • Generate transcripts before deletion
  • Archive old tickets regularly
  • Review closed tickets for patterns

Dashboard Usage

Organization

  • Use the overview page for quick insights
  • Filter tickets by status and category
  • Review statistics regularly
  • Keep settings organized

Settings

  • Configure logging channels properly
  • Set up admin roles correctly
  • Customize bot appearance
  • Review settings periodically

Security

Permissions

  • Follow principle of least privilege
  • Regularly review admin roles
  • Monitor permission changes
  • Use role-based access control

Data Protection

  • Generate transcripts before deletion
  • Archive important tickets
  • Review logging regularly
  • Keep backups of important data

Performance

Optimization

  • Limit number of active panels
  • Archive old tickets regularly
  • Monitor bot performance
  • Optimize category settings

Monitoring

  • Review ticket statistics
  • Monitor bot uptime
  • Check error logs regularly
  • Track user feedback

Communication

User Experience

  • Provide clear instructions
  • Use helpful error messages
  • Keep responses professional
  • Set expectations clearly

Documentation

  • Document your setup
  • Keep configuration notes
  • Share knowledge with team
  • Update documentation regularly

Maintenance

Regular Tasks

  • Review and archive old tickets
  • Update panel descriptions
  • Check for bot updates
  • Review and optimize settings

Monitoring

  • Monitor ticket creation rates
  • Track response times
  • Review user feedback
  • Check system health

Tips

  1. Start Simple: Begin with basic setup and add complexity gradually
  2. Test First: Always test changes in a test server
  3. Document: Keep notes on your configuration
  4. Monitor: Regularly check statistics and logs
  5. Iterate: Continuously improve based on usage patterns

Next Steps