Zendesk
Asana
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Zendesk + Asana

Update bug tracking status in Asana from updated Zendesk tickets

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Zendesk and Asana

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 Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Update bug tracking status in Asana from updated Zendesk tickets
Workflow diagram: Zendesk + Asana integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Zendesk

Zendesk

New Action on Ticket in Zendesk

Triggers when there is activity (an audit) on a specific ticket. Non-admins can only watch one ticket per Zap.

Then these actions happen in Asana

Asana

Find Task in Project in Asana

Finds an existing task within a workspace project(s).

Asana

Update Task (Legacy) in Asana

Updates an existing Task.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Update bug tracking status in Asana from updated Zendesk tickets.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Action on Ticket (Triggers when there is activity (an audit) on a specific ticket. Non-admins can only watch one ticket per Zap.).

  • Then set up an Action for Asana

    Then set up an Action for Asana

    Choose this action: Find Task in Project (Finds an existing task within a workspace project(s).).

  • Then set up another Action for Asana

    Then set up another Action for Asana

    Choose this action: Update Task (Legacy) (Updates an existing Task.).

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 Asana.

  • 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 Update bug tracking status in Asana from updated Zendesk tickets!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Asana

    New task in project (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a new task to a project.

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  • Asana

    New project

    Triggered when you add a new project.

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  • Asana

    Completed task

    Triggered when a task within a project, or any project within a workspace, is marked as completed. Does not trigger on completed subtasks.

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  • Asana

    Tag added to task (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a tag to a task.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Asana

    New team

    Triggered when you add a new team.

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  • Asana

    New project added to workspace (instant)

    New project added to workspace (instant)

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  • 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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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • Zendesk

    Update ticket

    Update an existing ticket status or add comments.

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  • Zendesk

    Create a ticket

    Creates a ticket.

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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

Asana

Asana

Project Management

A versatile cloud project management platform

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Zapier

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