Contact Support

If you've encountered an issue with EduDesk that you can't resolve using the troubleshooting guides, our support team is ready to help.

Support Channels

Email Support

Our primary support channel is email:

  • General Support: support@edudesk.org

  • Billing Inquiries: billing@edudesk.org

  • Technical Issues: technical@edudesk.org

Email support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

In-App Support

You can access support directly within the EduDesk application:

  1. Click the "Help" icon in the bottom-right corner of any page

  2. Select "Contact Support"

  3. Fill out the support request form

  4. Click "Submit"

This method automatically includes helpful system information with your request.

Phone Support (Premium Tier)

Premium subscribers have access to phone support:

  • Support Hotline: 1-800-EDU-DESK (1-800-338-3375)

  • Available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time

Live Chat (Pro & Premium Tiers)

Pro and Premium subscribers can access live chat support:

  1. Click the "Help" icon in the bottom-right corner

  2. Select "Live Chat"

  3. Enter your question to start chatting with a support agent

Live chat is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Support Tiers

EduDesk offers different levels of support based on your subscription tier:

Basic Tier Support

  • Email support with 24-hour response time

  • Access to knowledge base and community forums

  • In-app support request form

Pro Tier Support

  • Email support with 12-hour response time

  • Live chat during business hours

  • Priority ticket handling

  • Scheduled support sessions

Premium Tier Support

  • Email support with 4-hour response time

  • Phone support during business hours

  • Live chat during business hours

  • Dedicated support representative

  • Emergency after-hours support for critical issues

Preparing for Support

To help us resolve your issue quickly, please include the following information when contacting support:

Basic Information

  • Your name and school

  • Your email address and role

  • Subscription tier

  • Brief description of the issue

Technical Details

  • Browser and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  • Any error messages (exact text is helpful)

  • Steps to reproduce the issue

Screenshots and Recordings

  • Screenshots showing the issue

  • Screen recordings if the issue involves a sequence of steps

  • Console logs if you're technically inclined (press F12 in most browsers)

Support Request Best Practices

Be Specific

Instead of: "The system is broken." Try: "When I try to create a ticket with an attachment larger than 5MB, I get an error message saying 'Upload failed'."

Include Context

  • What were you trying to do?

  • What steps did you take?

  • What result did you expect?

  • What happened instead?

Mention Troubleshooting Steps

Let us know what you've already tried, such as:

  • Clearing browser cache

  • Trying a different browser

  • Restarting your device

  • Checking your internet connection

Emergency Support

For critical issues affecting your entire school:

Premium Tier

  1. Call the emergency support line: 1-800-EDU-DESK

  2. Select option 1 for emergency support

  3. Provide your school ID and emergency contact information

Basic and Pro Tiers

  1. Email emergency@edudesk.org with "EMERGENCY" in the subject line

  2. Include your school name, contact information, and nature of the emergency

  3. Our team will respond as quickly as possible, though Premium tier emergencies take priority

Support for Specific Issues

Billing and Subscription

For questions about billing, invoices, or subscription changes:

  • Email: billing@edudesk.org

  • Include your school name and account ID

  • Specify any invoice numbers if relevant

Account Access

If you cannot log in or have account security concerns:

  • Email: accounts@edudesk.org

  • Include your name, school, and any error messages

  • Do not include your password in emails

Feature Requests

To suggest new features or improvements:

  • Email: feedback@edudesk.org

  • Be specific about the feature you're requesting

  • Explain how it would benefit your school

  • Include any relevant use cases

Self-Service Resources

Before contacting support, consider checking these resources:

Knowledge Base

Our comprehensive knowledge base contains articles on common issues and how-to guides:

  1. Click "Knowledge Base" in the main navigation

  2. Search for keywords related to your issue

  3. Browse categories for relevant articles

Video Tutorials

We offer video tutorials for many features:

  1. Go to help.edudesk.org/videos

  2. Browse by category or search for specific topics

  3. Watch step-by-step demonstrations

Community Forums

Connect with other EduDesk users to share tips and solutions:

  1. Visit community.edudesk.org

  2. Create an account or log in with your EduDesk credentials

  3. Search for similar issues or post your question

Support for Developers (Premium)

For schools using our API or building custom integrations:

Developer Support

  • Email: developers@edudesk.org

  • Include detailed technical information

  • Provide code samples when relevant

  • Specify which API endpoints you're working with

API Documentation

  • Comprehensive API documentation is available at api.edudesk.org

  • Includes authentication guides, endpoint references, and code examples

  • Updated regularly with new features and improvements

Feedback and Surveys

After your support case is resolved, you'll receive a brief survey about your experience. Your feedback helps us improve our support services and identify areas for improvement in the EduDesk platform.

Support Hours

  • Regular Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time

  • Live Chat Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time

  • Emergency Support (Premium): 24/7 for critical system-wide issues

Our support team is based in the United States, with additional team members in Europe and Asia to provide extended coverage.

Support During Holidays

Our support team observes major U.S. holidays, during which response times may be longer. Premium emergency support remains available during holidays for critical issues.

A holiday schedule is published each year in the Knowledge Base under "Support Information."