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How to Convert a Maintenance Request to a Work Order

MagicDoor
Published date iconPublished at:December 13, 2025
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This help article explains how to change a maintenance request into a work order in MagicDoor.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Where to locate an existing maintenance request.
  • How to start the conversion process using the Convert to Work Order action.
  • What happens during the conversion wizard.
  • How to review and confirm work order details before creation.

Use this article as a reference when moving a reported issue into an actionable work order.

Steps to Change a Maintenance Request

Follow these steps to convert an existing maintenance request into a work order:

1- Navigate to the maintenance request:

  • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
  • Select Maintenance Requests from the menu
  • Locate and click on the specific request

2- Initiate the conversion:

  • Click the Convert to Work Order button
  • The conversion wizard will appear

3- Complete the conversion:

  • Follow the on-screen prompts
  • Review the work order details
  • Confirm to create the new work order

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