Ticketnummer

A ticketnummer, or ticket number, is a unique identifier assigned to a ticket within a ticketing system. It serves as a reference to the specific entitlement—such as a seat at a concert, a travel pass, or a support request—and enables organizers, vendors and customer service to locate all related records (purchase, event details, customer data) quickly. The ticketnummer is typically stable for the ticket’s lifetime and is often used as the primary key in databases.

Formats and issuance: In practice, ticketnumbers are numeric or alphanumeric; sometimes they encode information like the issuing date or vendor codes, but many modern systems use random or sequential IDs. They are created at the time of purchase or issuance and are included on the physical ticket, in a confirmation email, or in a digital wallet. For entry control, the number can be scanned via barcode or QR code, or entered manually by staff.

Contexts: In event and travel industries, ticketnumbers identify a specific ticket and allow validation, cancellation, or replacement; in IT service management or helpdesk, a ticketnumber identifies a service request and supports tracking status, assignments, and resolution history. In all cases, the number should be kept confidential to prevent misuse.

Privacy and security: Although a ticketnummer itself is not personal data, it may link to sensitive information in the issuer’s systems. Best practices include protecting the number, using secure validation methods, and expiring or archiving tickets after use or after a defined period.