Configuring Dispatcher Workspace
Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to optimize task management and agent assignments.
Dispatcher Workspace configuration
Administrators configure the filters, sorting options, and ad-hoc filters to facilitate dispatchers while working in Dispatcher Workspace.
Configuration overview
The steps for setting up Dispatcher Workspace are:
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Activate the Dispatcher Workspace plugin.
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Define colors for work order states
Define colors for work order states so that you can have a visual indication of the task state in the Dispatcher Workspace.
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Configure multiple time zones for dispatchers
Add time zones for dispatchers to choose from, making it easier for dispatchers to see what time zones agents are located.
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Configure the fields to appear on task cards or in the Contextual Side Panel
Set up task cards and the contextual side panel by including more fields, giving dispatchers extra information to speed up decision-making.
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Determine the tasks to appear in the task panel
Define default filters to determine which tasks appear on the task panel.
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Configure filters for dispatchers
Create filters to enable dispatchers to filter work order tasks.
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Configure sort options for task panel
Configure options to enable dispatchers to sort work order tasks.
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Configure agent list sort options
Configure the options available for dispatchers to sort agents.
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Change the number of days that dispatchers can hide off shift agents
Increase the amount of time that the hide off-shift agent shows on the calendar, enabling dispatchers to plan around agent schedules farther in advance.
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Configure the appearance of the map in Dispatcher Workspace
Configure map settings to define the style and appearance of the map in Dispatcher Workspace.
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Configure settings for Dispatcher Workspace
Automate processes and provide dispatchers with more information to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in completing tasks.
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Configuring communication from Dispatcher Workspace
Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to send messages to agents, enabling faster collaboration and more effective communication.
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Setting up dynamic scheduling in Dispatcher Workspace
Set up Dynamic scheduling to enable dispatchers to efficiently assign, unassign, or reassign work order tasks.
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Customize Dispatcher Workspace
Use UI Builder to build pages for CRM Workspace or custom web experiences using Next Experience and custom web components.
Related topics
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title: Configuring Dispatcher Workspace
description: Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to optimize task management and agent assignments.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/field-service-management/configuring-dispatcher-workspace.html
release: brazil
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 3
breadcrumb: [CSM/FSM Configurable Workspace, Configure, Field Service Management]
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# Configuring Dispatcher Workspace
Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to optimize task management and agent assignments.
## Dispatcher Workspace configuration
Administrators configure the filters, sorting options, and ad-hoc filters to facilitate dispatchers while working in Dispatcher Workspace.
## Configuration overview
The steps for setting up Dispatcher Workspace are:
1. [Activate Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/activate-dispatcher_workspace.md)
Activate the Dispatcher Workspace plugin.
2. [Define colors for work order states](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/setting-up-task-state-colors.md)
Define colors for work order states so that you can have a visual indication of the task state in the Dispatcher Workspace.
3. [Configure multiple time zones for dispatchers](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/add-remore-time-zones.md)
Add time zones for dispatchers to choose from, making it easier for dispatchers to see what time zones agents are located.
4. [Configure the fields to appear on task cards or in the Contextual Side Panel](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configuring-popover-fields.md)
Set up task cards and the contextual side panel by including more fields, giving dispatchers extra information to speed up decision-making.
5. [Determine the tasks to appear in the task panel](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configuring-filters-for-taskpanel.md)
Define default filters to determine which tasks appear on the task panel.
6. [Configure filters for dispatchers](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configure-filters-for-dispatchers.md)
Create filters to enable dispatchers to filter work order tasks.
7. [Configure sort options for task panel](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configure-sort-options-for-tasks.md)
Configure options to enable dispatchers to sort work order tasks.
8. [Configure agent list sort options](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configure-sort-options-agents.md)
Configure the options available for dispatchers to sort agents.
9. [Change the number of days that dispatchers can hide off shift agents](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/change-hide-off-shift.md)
Increase the amount of time that the hide off-shift agent shows on the calendar, enabling dispatchers to plan around agent schedules farther in advance.
10. [Configure the appearance of the map in Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configuring-map-settings.md)
Configure map settings to define the style and appearance of the map in Dispatcher Workspace.
11. [Configure settings for Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configure-workspce-settings.md)
Automate processes and provide dispatchers with more information to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in completing tasks.
12. [Configuring communication from Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/configuring-messaging.md)
Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to send messages to agents, enabling faster collaboration and more effective communication.
13. [Setting up dynamic scheduling in Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/dispatcher-ws-dy-scheduling.md)
Set up Dynamic scheduling to enable dispatchers to efficiently assign, unassign, or reassign work order tasks.
14. [Customize Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/dispatch-work-ui-builder.md)
Use UI Builder to build pages for CRM Workspace or custom web experiences using Next Experience and custom web components.
**Related topics**
[Using Dispatcher Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/field-service-scheduling/using-dispatcher-workspace.md)
[Field service holiday schedules](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/field-service-management/workforce-optimization-for-field-service/fsm-holiday-schedule.md)
| title | Configuring Dispatcher Workspace |
| description | Configure the Dispatcher Workspace to optimize task management and agent assignments. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/field-service-management/configuring-dispatcher-workspace.html |
| release | brazil |
| topic_type | concept |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 3 |
| breadcrumb | CSM/FSM Configurable WorkspaceConfigureField Service Management |