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This article provides information and step-by-step instructions on using the Minnesota State Service Portal. The portal offers self-help information and the ability to request assistance.
Accessing the Portal
Minnesota State Service Portal web address: servicedesk.minnstate.edu
Portal Landing Page

- Status banner is green in normal operations, red for important messages.
- Search bar tool used to search the portal site for services and knowledge base articles.
- Sign In link for users to authenticate using their StarID credentials.
- Home link to return to this home screen.
- Service Status provides links to various service status pages.
- D2L Brightspace Knowledge directs users to the D2L Support site.
- Contact Us provides Enterprise Service Desk hours of operation and phone number as well as IT service maintenance hours.
- Services displays the Service Catalog.
- Knowledge Base provides access to information and self-help articles.
- Self-Help is a direct link to the Knowledge Base.
- Request Assistance displays the Service Catalog.
- Check My Tickets displays tickets submitted by the user.
- Can’t submit a Ticket displays alternate contact information.
Submitting a Ticket

- Access the portal and “Sign In” to the site using StarID credentials.
(*StarID login is required – users without a StarID should call 1-877-466-6728)
- In the “Search” field, type a word related to what you are looking for.

- A “Search” results page will appear. Review the information provided. Matching results appear on the page and will indicate if it is a Service or a Knowledge Base article. Click on the Service that best matches the nature of the request.

- Review the additional details to ensure this Service aligns with the issue. Click “Submit a Ticket”.

- Fill in the details of the form.
- Toggle “Show Help” to see additional details about each field.
- Once completed, click the “Submit” button.

- A “Request Created Successfully!” window appears, confirming the submission and providing options to create another similar ticket, look at the ticket just created, or view all tickets.
Managing Tickets
- Access the portal and “Sign In” to the site using StarID credentials.
(*StarID login is required – users without a StarID should call 1-877-466-6728)
- On the “Home” screen select, “Check My Tickets”.
- The “Ticket Requests” screen appears. A list of active tickets appears on the page. Use the search fields to refine the list and click the “Search” button. Results can also be sent to “Excel” or “Print”.

- Click on the hyperlink of a specific ticket to view details and manage the ticket.

- Several options are available:
- Click “Withdraw Request” to withdraw and cancel the ticket.
- Click “Add Attachment” to add an attachment. The window also accepts Drag and Drop.
- Click “Comment” to add a comment or send communication about the ticket.
- Click “Update” to make changes or updates to core fields of the ticket. Be sure to click the green “Save” button in the top left corner.
