Zendesk
Slack
automateio

An automated workflow using automateio

Connects Zendesk + Slack

Get Slack notifications for new tickets in Zendesk

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Zendesk and Slack

It can be build using Automateio, a no-code workflow automation tool. Automateio 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 Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than automateio:

Diagram

Get Slack notifications for new tickets in Zendesk
Workflow diagram: Zendesk + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Zendesk

Zendesk

New Ticket in Zendesk

Triggers when a new Ticket is created.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Send a Direct Message in Slack

Send a message to specified User as Slackbot

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get Slack notifications for new tickets in Zendesk.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Zendesk and Slack to Automateio.

  • Create Automateio account.

    Create Automateio account.

    Create Automateio account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Zendesk to Automateio.

    Connect Zendesk to Automateio.

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

  • Connect Slack to Automateio.

    Connect Slack to Automateio.

    Give Automateio access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • 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 created.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Send a Direct Message (Send a message to specified User as Slackbot).

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 Slack.

  • 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 Get Slack notifications for new tickets in Zendesk!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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  • Slack

    New reaction added

    Triggers when a reaction (aka reactji) is added to a message in a public #channel.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Zendesk

    Create ticket

    Create a new ticket.

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  • Zendesk

    Create user

    Create a new user.

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  • Zendesk

    Update user

    Update an existing user.

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  • Zendesk

    Create a ticket

    Creates a ticket.

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  • Zendesk

    Update ticket

    Update an existing ticket status or add comments.

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  • Zendesk

    Add tag(s) to ticket

    Add one or more tags to an existing ticket.

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Apps you need

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

Automateio

Automateio

Automation Platforms

Cloud automation platform which automates marketing, sales, and business workflows with no-code workflows

Automate.io was acquired by Notion in September 2021. Notion will be closing down the Automate product on October 31, 2022.