Zendesk
PagerDuty
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Zendesk + PagerDuty

Trigger incidents on PagerDuty for new Zendesk tickets

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Zendesk and PagerDuty

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts 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.

Zendesk and PagerDuty can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Trigger incidents on PagerDuty for new Zendesk tickets
Workflow diagram: Zendesk + PagerDuty integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Zendesk

Zendesk

New Ticket in Zendesk

Triggers when a new ticket is added to a view.

Then this action happens in PagerDuty

PagerDuty

Add Trigger Event in PagerDuty

Trigger an incident in PagerDuty with this Incident Key.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Trigger incidents on PagerDuty for new Zendesk tickets.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Zendesk and PagerDuty to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Zendesk to Zapier.

    Connect Zendesk to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Zendesk account, using Zendesk credentials.

  • Connect PagerDuty to Zapier.

    Connect PagerDuty to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your PagerDuty account, using PagerDuty credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Zendesk

    Set up a Trigger action for Zendesk

    Choose the following trigger: New Ticket (Triggers when a new ticket is added to a view.).

  • Then set up an Action for PagerDuty

    Then set up an Action for PagerDuty

    Choose this action: Add Trigger Event (Trigger an incident in PagerDuty with this Incident Key.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Zendesk and PagerDuty.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Trigger incidents on PagerDuty for new Zendesk tickets!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Zendesk

    New ticket

    Triggers when a new ticket is added to a view.

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  • Zendesk

    New ticket in view

    Triggers when a new ticket is added to a view.

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  • Zendesk

    New user

    Triggers when a new user is created.

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  • Zendesk

    New ticket (instant)

    New ticket (instant)

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  • Zendesk

    Ticket closed (instant)

    Ticket closed (instant)

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  • Zendesk

    Ticket pending (instant)

    Ticket pending (instant)

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  • PagerDuty

    Add trigger event

    Trigger an incident in PagerDuty with this Incident Key.

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  • PagerDuty

    Acknowledge incident

    Acknowledge incident

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  • PagerDuty

    Find oncall user

    Find oncall user

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  • PagerDuty

    Resolve incident

    Resolve incident

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  • PagerDuty

    Trigger incident

    Trigger incident

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  • PagerDuty

    Add resolve event

    Resolve the incident with this Incident Key.

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Apps you need

PagerDuty

PagerDuty

Developer Tools

Cloud-Based Incident Management and Monitoring Service

PagerDuty is a digital operations management platform that connects people, systems, and data into a single view for real-time action.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.