How to Build a Knowledge Base on Freshdesk?

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Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to build a Freshdesk Knowledge Base:

1. In the Freshdesk portal, click on the "Solutions" icon in the left pane.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - Solutions icon

2. Click the New article dropdown button on the top right.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - new article dropdown

3. Before creating an article, it is recommended to create a Category and Folder where this article will be added. So start by clicking on "New Category".

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - category and folder

4. Enter a category name for your article and save.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - create category

5. Similarly, create a new folder that will be a part of your category and save.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - create folder

6. Now click on "New article" to create a help article.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - create new article

7. Start writing your article. Freshdesk knowledge base offers a rich text editor to create and edit your help articles.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - text editor

8. Click "Publish" to make the article live.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - publish article

9. Click "View on portal" to view your Knowledge Base.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - view portal

10. Here is a preview of your knowledge base portal. Hierarchy is maintained as categories -> folders -> help articles.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - knowledge base preview

11. Here's a preview of your knowledge base article.

Freshdesk knowledge base - preview of article

12. Readers can rate articles as helpful or not helpful, letting you know when updates are needed.

Freshdesk Knowledge Base - Rate articles

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Knowlege Base on Freshdesk.