This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and Zendesk
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Gmail and Zendesk can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Gmail
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Then this action happens in Zendesk
Create a new ticket.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add new Gmail messages to Zendesk as tickets [Business Gmail Accounts Only].
Part I
First, we need to connect Gmail and Zendesk to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Connect Zendesk to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Zendesk account, using Zendesk credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Gmail
Choose the following trigger: New Email (Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.).
Then set up an Action for Zendesk
Choose this action: Create Ticket (Create a new ticket.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Gmail and Zendesk.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add new Gmail messages to Zendesk as tickets [Business Gmail Accounts Only]!
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
Triggers when you label an email.
Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).
Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Create a new ticket.
Create a new user.
Update an existing user.
Update an existing ticket status or add comments.
Creates a ticket.
Add one or more tags to an existing ticket.
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