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Frequently Asked Questions about Freshdesk + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Freshdesk and Slack

How do we integrate Freshdesk with Slack?

To integrate Freshdesk with Slack, use our integration platform. You can set up triggers like a new ticket creation in Freshdesk to send notifications to a specific Slack channel.

What kind of triggers are available for the Freshdesk-Slack integration?

Available triggers for the Freshdesk-Slack integration include new ticket creations, ticket status changes, and updates on existing tickets. Each trigger can prompt actions such as sending messages to specific Slack channels.

Can we customize the notifications sent from Freshdesk to Slack?

Yes, you can customize the notifications by selecting specific triggers and defining message content to be sent to your chosen Slack channels.

Are there any actions in Slack that can affect Freshdesk through this integration?

Currently, our integration primarily focuses on sending information from Freshdesk to Slack. However, feedback or follow-up actions inspired by Slack conversations can be manually conducted in Freshdesk.

Do I need admin rights on both platforms to set up the integration?

Admin rights are generally required on both platforms for initial setup of the integration. This ensures that you have full access to create necessary triggers and authorize connections.

What happens when a new ticket is created in Freshdesk?

When a new ticket is created in Freshdesk, you can configure our system to automatically send a notification containing details like ticket ID and subject directly to a specified Slack channel.

Is it possible to disable certain alerts from being sent to Slack?

Yes, you can choose which alerts are sent by configuring your preferred triggers during setup. This enables you to manage what types of notifications appear in your team's Slack channels.

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New Ticket
Triggers when there is a new ticket is created in Freshdesk.
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New Ticket Note
Triggers when a Note is added to a Ticket.
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Update Contact
Triggers when a user is updated.
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- Name
  Required
- Description
- Notes
- Domains
Action
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- Name
  Required
- Description
Action
Write
- Subject
  Required
- Email
  Required
- Type
- Description
  Required
- Priority
- CC Emails
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Ticket Id
  Required
Action
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New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include_alias
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
  Required
- Reaction
- User
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
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- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
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- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
Action
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- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
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Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
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Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
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Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
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Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
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- Email
  Required
- Optimized data
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- Full Name
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
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New Contact
Triggers when a new customer is created.
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Update Ticket
Triggers when a Ticket is updated.
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- Ticket No
  Required
- Notes
  Required
- Private
  Required
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- Forum Category Id
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Type
  Required
- Visibility
  Required
- Description
Action
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- Forum Category Id
  Required
- Forum
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Topic Description
  Required
- Sticky
- Locked
Action
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- Name
  Required
- Email
  Required
- Address
- Description
- Phone
- Job Title
- Tags
Action
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- Email
  Required
Action
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
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- User Name
- Shared
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- Search Query
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- Optimized data
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- Text
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- Remind when?
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- User
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- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
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- Zap Identifier
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- Approval request message
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- Channel
  Required
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Approvers
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Include a Decline button?
- Include a Details button?
- Ask responders for confirmation?
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- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
  Required
- Display Name
- User
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- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
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Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
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Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
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Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- Ticket Id
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
Action
Search

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About Freshdesk

Freshdesk is an online helpdesk software with multiple channel customer service to support customers across email, phone, chat, web, Twitter and more.

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Connect Freshdesk and Slack to unlock the power of automation

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Set up your first integration

Get Slack notifications for new Freshdesk tickets

Create Freshdesk tickets from new Slack pushed messages

Send Slack channel notifications when Freshdesk tickets are updated

Create Freshdesk tickets from new Slack channel messages

Get Slack message for new Freshdesk tickets

Get a digest of new Freshdesk ticket notes sent to Slack on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule

Get Slack notifications for new Freshdesk tickets

Create Freshdesk tickets from new Slack pushed messages

Send Slack channel notifications when Freshdesk tickets are updated

Create Freshdesk tickets from new Slack channel messages

Get Slack message for new Freshdesk tickets

Get a digest of new Freshdesk ticket notes sent to Slack on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule

Create Slack channel messages for new Freshdesk ticket notes

Send direct messages in Slack for new tickets in Freshdesk

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions about Freshdesk + Slack integrations

Practical ways you can use Freshdesk and Slack

Task delegation and tracking automation

Ticket routing system automation

System performance monitoring automation

Supported triggers and actions

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