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Q: How does n8n connect to Zendesk?

n8n uses Zendesk's REST API with either API token authentication or OAuth 2.0. For API token auth, you generate a token in Zendesk's admin panel and combine it with an agent email address. OAuth is better for workflows that act on behalf of specific users. Both methods work with n8n's built-in Zendesk credential type.

Q: Can I automatically create Zendesk tickets from other systems?

Yes, this is a core use case. You can create Zendesk tickets from form submissions, email alerts, monitoring system notifications, or events in other platforms. The n8n Zendesk node lets you set the ticket subject, description, requester, priority, tags, and custom fields, all populated dynamically from the incoming data.

Q: Can I sync Zendesk tickets with our CRM?

Absolutely. n8n can sync ticket data bidirectionally between Zendesk and CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot. A typical setup updates the CRM contact record whenever a ticket is created or resolved, and pulls customer context from the CRM into Zendesk so agents have the full picture without switching between systems.

Q: How do I trigger workflows from Zendesk events?

Zendesk supports webhooks through its Trigger and Automation features. You create a trigger in Zendesk that fires when specific conditions are met (like a ticket being assigned or priority changing) and have it send a webhook to your n8n instance. The n8n Webhook node receives the event and starts the workflow.

Q: Can I route tickets automatically based on content or customer type?

Yes. Using n8n, you can analyse incoming ticket content (with keyword matching or AI classification) and route tickets to the appropriate group, agent, or priority level. You can also check the requester's customer tier in your CRM and adjust the ticket priority or SLA accordingly, all before an agent sees the ticket.

Q: Does this work with Zendesk Suite and Zendesk Support separately?

The n8n Zendesk node works with both Zendesk Support (ticketing only) and Zendesk Suite (which includes Support, Chat, Talk, and Guide). The API endpoints are the same for ticket operations. If you need to automate Chat or Talk features, you would use n8n's HTTP Request node with those specific APIs.

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About Zendesk

Zendesk is a customer support platform that manages support tickets, live chat, phone calls, and self-service knowledge bases from a single interface. It is widely used by support teams of all sizes to track customer issues from first contact through to resolution. Zendesk also includes reporting tools, SLA management, and customer satisfaction surveys to help teams measure and improve their support quality.

The n8n Zendesk node lets you automate ticket operations — creating tickets from external sources, updating ticket fields, adding comments, assigning agents, and pulling ticket data into other systems. This is valuable for teams that need to connect their support workflow with CRMs, project management tools, billing systems, or internal communication channels. Instead of agents manually updating multiple systems, n8n handles the data flow between them.

Osher builds Zendesk integrations for Australian businesses that want to reduce manual ticket handling and improve response times. Common projects include routing tickets based on customer tier, syncing ticket data with Salesforce or HubSpot, auto-creating Jira issues from bug reports, and building dashboards that combine Zendesk metrics with data from other sources. If your support team is doing repetitive admin work between systems, our integration team can automate those processes.

Zendesk FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how Zendesk consultants can help with integration and implementation

How does n8n connect to Zendesk?

Can I automatically create Zendesk tickets from other systems?

Can I sync Zendesk tickets with our CRM?

How do I trigger workflows from Zendesk events?

Can I route tickets automatically based on content or customer type?

Does this work with Zendesk Suite and Zendesk Support separately?

How it works

We work hand-in-hand with you to implement Zendesk

As Zendesk consultants we work with you hand in hand build more efficient and effective operations. Here’s how we will work with you to automate your business and integrate Zendesk with integrate and automate 800+ tools.

Step 1

Generate Zendesk API Credentials

In your Zendesk admin panel, go to Apps and Integrations > APIs > Zendesk API and enable Token Access. Generate a new API token and note the email address of the agent account you will use. You will need the subdomain (your-company.zendesk.com), email, and token to configure n8n.

Step 2

Configure n8n Zendesk Credential

In n8n, create a new Zendesk credential and enter your subdomain, agent email, and API token. Test the credential by adding a Zendesk node and listing recent tickets. If the connection succeeds and returns ticket data, your credential is configured correctly.

Step 3

Set Up Zendesk Webhooks

In Zendesk, go to Business Rules > Triggers and create triggers for the events you want to automate. Configure each trigger to send an HTTP POST to your n8n Webhook node URL, including the relevant ticket data as JSON in the payload. Test the trigger by creating a sample ticket that matches the conditions.

Step 4

Build Your Ticket Automation Workflow

Create an n8n workflow starting with a Webhook node to receive Zendesk events. Add Zendesk nodes for the operations you need — updating ticket fields, adding internal notes, changing assignees, or fetching requester details. Use conditional logic to handle different ticket types or priorities differently.

Step 5

Connect to Your Other Systems

Add nodes for the external systems you want to sync with Zendesk. This might include creating a Jira issue for bug reports, updating a CRM contact record with the latest ticket info, posting a message to a Slack channel for urgent tickets, or logging ticket data to a spreadsheet for reporting.

Step 6

Test End-to-End and Go Live

Create test tickets in Zendesk that match each of your trigger conditions. Walk through the full workflow path and verify that every system gets updated correctly. Check error handling by simulating failures (invalid data, unreachable services). Once everything works reliably, enable the workflow in production.

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