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# Request type

> Request type

All requests that are registered in SuperOffice have a type. The default type is "Request". To view, add, update, and delete request types go to **Settings and maintenance**.

<Note>
  This feature requires a **Service Premium** license or the **Growth** plan. To define screen layouts based on request types in the Screen Designer, **Service Premium** users also need the **Development Tools** license (included with the **Core** plan and higher).
</Note>

## Why use request types?

The main benefit of request types is efficient support. A specific request type targets a set of attributes needed for a specific process.

## Example

The finance team utilizes requests to manage incoming invoice claims, necessitating the visibility of the invoice number as a designated field. Conversely, the inbound sales team employs requests to address incoming leads. In instances where a request pertains to a lead, the invoice number holds no relevance and should remain entirely omitted from view.

## Where can I find the request types?

* In **Settings and maintenance**, select **Requests** in the navigator and then the **Request types** tab.

<Note>
  If this option is not visible, you have insufficient rights for this function. Contact your system administrator for more information.
</Note>

## Settings

| Setting              | Description                                                                                                                                                 |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name                 | The name of the request type.                                                                                                                               |
| Description          | Explains the purpose of the request type.                                                                                                                   |
| Icon                 | Used as a visual label to show the type. Choose from a set of pre-defined options. Default: ticket icon.                                                    |
| Use as default       | Indicates if this is the default type of new requests.                                                                                                      |
| Available statuses   | A subset of request statuses that are relevant for this type. Used to filter the dropdown list in the UI. Empty field means all statuses are available.     |
| Default status       | The [status][4] set when an agent creates a new request. Takes precedence over other preferences. Mandatory if **Available statuses** is set.               |
| Available priorities | A subset of request priorities that are relevant for this type. Used to filter the dropdown list in the UI. Empty field means all priorities are available. |
| Default priority     | The [priority][3] set when an agent creates a new request. Takes precedence over other preferences. Mandatory if **Available priorities** is set.           |
| Reply template       | The [reply template][5] that will be used when an agent replies to a request of this type.                                                                  |

[3]: ../priority/index

[4]: ../status/index

[5]: ../../../knowledge-base/learn/reply-templates/index


## Related topics

- [Create request type](/en/request/admin/type/create.md)
- [Delete request type](/en/request/admin/type/delete.md)
- [Relation rules](/en/request/admin/relation-rules.md)