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Dutch speaking SysAid help wanted.

  • November 11, 2025
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Alkwin

I'm looking for help resetting our system. I'm afraid the installation I did years ago isn't working properly. I've noticed some things since the new AI interface. For example, I can no longer close outages, and I'd like users to be able to respond via email without logging into the portal.
I'd like to consult with an experienced Dutch-speaking user who's willing to help me. We're using the cloud based SysAid.

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  • SysAider
  • 145 replies
  • November 11, 2025
Hi there,

SysAid Copilot is here with our AI Magic!
Here is the response we thought might assist you:

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## Help with resetting your SysAid Cloud setup and email replies

Thanks for reaching out. I can guide you through stabilizing your SysAid Cloud configuration and addressing the issues you mentioned. If you still prefer a Dutch-speaking consultation after trying these steps, I’ll explain how to request that at the end.

Below are focused checks and fixes you can do yourself:

### 1) Can’t close outages
This is usually due to workflow/status configuration or permissions.

- Verify outage statuses:
- Go to Settings > Service Desk > Workflow > Statuses (or Statuses per record type).
- Ensure “Closed/Resolved” statuses exist and are enabled for the relevant record type (e.g., Incident/Problem/Change/Outage).
- Confirm required fields on transition to “Closed” are not blocking closure.

- Check workflow or automation rules:
- Settings > Service Desk > Workflow > Workflows.
- See if an escalation rule, action item, or business rule prevents closing (e.g., requires an approval or linked task completion).

- Validate roles/permissions:
- Settings > Users & Permissions > Roles.
- Confirm your role has permission to “Close” on the relevant record type.

- Linked items:
- Make sure any linked tasks/changes/problems are completed if your workflow demands it before closure.

If you can share: which record type you’re trying to close, the current status, and any error message you see, I can give a precise fix.

### 2) Allow users to reply by email (without portal login)
Enable and tune email integration plus action tags so replies update tickets.

- Email integration:
- Settings > Integration > Email > Incoming.
- Ensure an inbound mailbox is configured and “Process incoming emails into SRs” (or similar) is enabled.
- Test connection and confirm “Save” persists.

- Matching replies to existing tickets:
- Use action tags in outbound templates so replies thread correctly, e.g. [SR#] or a hidden token in the subject.
- Go to Settings > Service Desk > Notifications > Templates.
- In the subject include the ticket identifier (example: “Update on Service Record #[SR_ID]”). Ensure the same identifier is present in the email footer if you use threading tokens.

- Who can update via email:
- In Email Parsing rules, allow updates from the requester’s email and set “Append to existing SR” based on subject/token match.

- Outbound notifications:
- Settings > Service Desk > Notifications > Triggers.
- Make sure notifications to end users are enabled for status changes/comments so they can reply.

Tip: Test with a non-admin user: open SR, send notification, reply from external email, confirm the comment appears in the SR history.

### 3) “Resetting” your cloud environment safely
If by “reset” you mean cleaning legacy settings while keeping data:

- Create an admin-only test category/workflow:
- Clone a standard Incident workflow and statuses.
- Assign just your test category to that workflow.
- Verify end-to-end: open → in progress → resolved/closed.

- Review legacy customizations:
- Custom fields: Settings > Customize > Entities > Incident fields (and others).
- Business rules: Settings > Service Desk > Automation/Rules.
- Disable one-by-one and test to find conflicts.

- Backups/exports:
- Export key settings (lists, categories, templates) before changes.
- Document current notification templates and action tags.

If you truly need a full environment refresh, that requires coordination with SysAid Support/Customer Success to discuss implications and options. Please open a Service Record for that request.

### 4) If saving configurations doesn’t stick
Sometimes browser extensions or cache block saves.

- Try an incognito/private window and another browser.
- Temporarily disable ad-blockers.
- If still failing, capture the exact page path and time, and open a Service Record.

### 5) Dutch-speaking assistance
I can continue guiding you here, but for a live Dutch-speaking consultation, please open a Service Record and request “Dutch-speaking assistance for SysAid Cloud configuration review (outages closure and email reply setup).” Note:
- Create a new ticket via “New Chat” if you want a separate request. This chat is already linked to a ticket, so we won’t create another here.

If you’d like, share:
- Which record type you can’t close (Incident/Problem/Change/Outage).
- The current status and any error message on closure.
- A screenshot or the subject line format of your outbound user notifications.
- Confirmation of your inbound mailbox setup (protocol, test result).

I’ll tailor the exact steps and templates for your environment.

Alkwin
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  • New SysMate
  • 2 replies
  • November 11, 2025

There is no Workflow in path: Settings > Service Desk > Workflow > Statuses 

 


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  • SysAider
  • 22 replies
  • November 12, 2025

Hello ​@Alkwin ,

 

Could you please clarify what you mean by “resetting our system”? What changes or modifications are you looking to make?

Also, note that the new UI is only available for the cloud version and is not supported on-premises.

Regarding users being able to respond to emails, you will need to have an email integration configured in SysAid. Specifically, an incoming email needs to be set up.

For guidance, please refer to the documentation:


Alkwin
  • Author
  • New SysMate
  • 2 replies
  • November 13, 2025

Laur,

 

Thanks for your reply. We're using the cloud based version. I'm afraid i'll have to setup the system as new. Can't close a service request for example (icon closed is black and not clickable for example. I can only close it in the list by chanching  the status). I'll look into the links you gave.