Policy

IT Support Policy Template with SLA

Create an IT support policy with clear SLAs, escalation paths, and response time targets.

Purpose

This policy defines the IT support services available to all employees, how to request support, expected response times, and escalation procedures.

SLA Framework

PriorityDefinitionResponse TimeResolution Time
P1 — CriticalSystem down, multiple users affected15 minutes4 hours
P2 — HighMajor functionality impaired1 hour8 hours
P3 — NormalRoutine request, minor issue4 hours24 hours
P4 — LowFeature request, non-urgent24 hours5 business days

Support Channels

  • Email: support@company.com (creates ticket automatically)
  • Portal: helpdesk.company.com (submit and track tickets)
  • Walk-in: IT desk during business hours (ticket created by agent)
  • Emergency: Call IT Head directly for P1 incidents only

Business Hours

Standard support: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST. Extended support (P1 only): 24/7. National holidays are excluded from SLA calculations.

Put this into practice with workro desk.