Helpdesk Console Overview

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The imper.ai Helpdesk Console enables organizations to securely verify user identity during helpdesk interactions before performing sensitive actions, such as password resets or account changes.

Building on the roles and verification flow described in Helpdesk Console — Roles and End-to-End Flow, this article focuses on what the Helpdesk Console provides and how it supports administrators and agents in day-to-day operations.

The Helpdesk Console centralizes verification activity across all helpdesk channels, offering visibility, control, and auditability without introducing friction for end users.


Before You Begin

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What the Helpdesk Console Provides

The Helpdesk Console allows organizations to:

  • Verify user identity during helpdesk interactions using real-time signals

  • Support both agent-assisted and self-service verification flows

  • Perform secure actions only after successful verification

  • Monitor verification outcomes across the organization

  • Maintain a complete audit trail of all verification activity

Verification is enforced consistently and automatically based on organizational configuration.


Who Uses the Helpdesk Console

The Helpdesk Console is used by two internal roles:

  • Administrators, who configure settings, manage access, and monitor verification activity

  • Helpdesk agents, who initiate verifications and act on verification results during support interactions

End users interact only with the Self-Service Portal (SSP) and do not access the Helpdesk Console directly.


Core Areas of the Helpdesk Console

From the imper.ai platform, authorized users can access:

  • Dashboard

    High-level metrics such as verification volume, success rates, and average duration

  • Verifications Page

    A centralized view of all verification attempts, including status and outcomes

  • Verification Details & Reports

    Detailed context and analysis for individual verification events

  • Helpdesk Settings

    Configuration options that control verification behavior and limits

  • Audit Log

    A complete, immutable record of verification-related activity

Access to specific areas depends on the user’s role and permissions.


How This Fits into Helpdesk Onboarding

The Helpdesk Console is deployed and configured as part of the Helpdesk onboarding process.

Typical onboarding steps include:

  1. Deploying the Helpdesk Console

  2. Connecting identity providers and internal systems

  3. Defining verification behavior

  4. Enabling helpdesk agent access

Each step is documented in a dedicated article within the Helpdesk Onboarding section.


What’s Next

To begin setting up the Helpdesk Console, continue with Deploying the Helpdesk Console