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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Company" from Autotask.

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Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Help_text
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- Help_text
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New Invoice
Triggers when a new invoice is found.
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Polling
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- Company
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- Opportunity
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Polling
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New Task
Triggers when a new Task is found.
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New Time Entry
Triggers when a new time entry is found.
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Polling
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- Company
- Assigned To Resource
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Updated Contact
Triggers when a contact is updated.
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Instant
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- Company
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Polling
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Updated Service Call
Triggers when an existing service call is updated (not when created).
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Polling
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- Help_text
- Field
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Create Company
Creates a company.
Action
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- Company
  Required
Action
Write
Create Ticket Note
Creates a ticket note.
Action
Write
- Article Category
  Required
Action
Write
- Opportunity
  Required
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
Action
Write
- Company
  Required
Action
Write
- Opportunity
  Required
Action
Write
- Task
  Required
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Contract ID
- Company Name
Action
Search
- ID
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Company
- Country
- Fax Number
- Phone Number
Action
Search
- QuoteName
- QuoteID
Action
Search
- Country ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Resource ID
  Required
Action
Search
New Group
Triggers when a new group is created.
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- View
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Tags
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- Who can view suspended tickets
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Polling
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- Organization
Trigger
Polling
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New User
Triggers when a new user is created.
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Polling
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- User
  Required
- user_delete_copy
- Permanent Deletion
- user_delete_test_copy
Action
Write
- Ticket
  Required
- Tags
  Required
Action
Write
- Ticket
  Required
- Comment
  Required
- Comment format
- Should the comment be public?
- File
  Required
Action
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- Ticket
  Required
- Tags
  Required
Action
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- Ticket
  Required
- Subject
- Assignee
- Group
- New status
- New Comment to add to the Ticket
- New Comment format
- Should the new Comment be public?
- Tags
- Additional Tags
- Remove Tags
- Type
- Priority
- Submitter
- Brand
- External ID
- Requester
- Sharing Agreements
- Ticket form
- Collaborators
- Collaborator Emails
- Email CC
- Attachment
Action
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- Name
  Required
- Email
- Details
- Notes
- Phone
- Tags
- Role
- Organization
- External_id
- Verified
Action
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- Query
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Type
Action
Search
- Ticket_id
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Email
- Details
- Notes
- Phone
- Tags
- Role
- Organization
- External_id
- Verified
Action
Search or write

- Company
- Assigned To Resource ID
Trigger
Polling
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New Contact
Triggers when a new contact is found.
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Instant
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- Help_text
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Instant
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New Project
Triggers when a new Project is found.
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Polling
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New Service Call
Triggers when a new service call is created.
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Polling
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- Help_text
Trigger
Instant
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- Help_text
Trigger
Instant
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- Help_text
Trigger
Instant
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- Company
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Quote
Triggers when a quote is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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- Project
Trigger
Polling
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- Company
Trigger
Polling
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Create Company To-Do
Creates a new Company To-Do.
Action
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- Company
  Required
Action
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- Name
  Required
- Submitter ID
  Required
- Organizational Level Association ID
- reimbursement Currency Cash Advance Amount
- Reimbursement Currency ID
- The week ending date (YYYY-MM-DD)
  Required
- Status
- Submit
Action
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- Company
  Required
Action
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- Quote
  Required
Action
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Create Time Entry
Creates a Time Entry.
Action
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- Contact
  Required
Action
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- Quote
  Required
Action
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- Ticket
  Required
Action
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- Account ID
- Account Name
Action
Search
- Company Name
- Company ID
Action
Search
- Opportunity Title
- Opportunity ID
Action
Search
- Ticket ID
- Ticket Number
- Title
- Ticket Type
- Created By
- Assigned To
- Completed By
- Company
Action
Search
- Currency ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Company Name
- Company ID
Action
Search or write
- Tags
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Organization
Trigger
Polling
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New Organization
Triggers when a new organization is created.
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- Ticket (Required for non-admins)
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Polling
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- Important
- View
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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New View
Triggers when a new view is created.
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Polling
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- Name
  Required
- Details
- Notes
- Tags
- Domain_names
- External_id
- Group_id
- Shared_tickets
- Shared_comments
Action
Write
- Subject
  Required
- Follow-up Source Ticket
- Assignee
- Collaborators
- Collaborator Emails
- Group
- Requester Name
- Requester Email
- First Comment/Description format
- First Comment/Description
  Required
- Should the first Comment be public?
- Tags
- Status
- Type
- Priority
- Submitter
- Ticket form
- Sharing Agreements
- Brand
- External ID
- Email CC
- Attachment
Action
Write
- Ticket
  Required
- Comment body
- Comment format
- Should the Comment be public?
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Name
- Details
- Notes
- Tags
- Domain_names
- External_id
- Shared_tickets
- Shared_comments
Action
Write
- User
  Required
- Name
- Email
- Details
- Notes
- Phone
- Tags
- Role
- Organization
- External_id
- Verified
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Ticket_id
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Details
- Notes
- Tags
- Domain_names
- External_id
- Group_id
- Shared_tickets
- Shared_comments
Action
Search or write

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Trigger Autotask and Zendesk actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

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How can I integrate Autotask with Zendesk using your platform?

To integrate Autotask with Zendesk, you'll need to create a connection through our platform where you can set up triggers and actions. For example, you can set a trigger in Autotask that, once a task is updated, performs an action such as creating or updating a ticket in Zendesk.

What specific triggers from Autotask can initiate actions in Zendesk?

In Autotask, you can use triggers such as 'New Task Created' or 'Task Updated'. These can be configured to initiate specific actions in Zendesk like creating new tickets or updating existing ones based on the conditions you set in our integration.

Can updates in Zendesk reflect back into Autotask?

Yes, by setting up the appropriate actions in our platform, changes in Zendesk tickets such as status updates or comments can trigger updates on corresponding tasks or projects within Autotask.

Is it possible to synchronize customer information between Autotask and Zendesk automatically?

Absolutely! You can configure this through our platform by setting triggers that update customer data across both systems. For example, when a new contact is added or updated in Autotask, their information can be automatically synchronized with Zendesk's contact database.

What kind of data mapping is possible between Autotask and Zendesk fields?

Our integration tool allows for flexible data mapping between fields. You can map standard fields like email addresses and phone numbers, as well as custom fields if needed. This ensures that all relevant information is shared seamlessly between both platforms.

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Integration errors are logged within our platform for your review. You may also set up notifications for errors so you are promptly informed when something goes wrong. Our intuitive error reporting will guide you on how to resolve these issues effectively.

Can I automate workflows involving multiple steps between Autotask and Zendesk?

Yes, multi-step workflows can be automated using our platform. You might start with a trigger from an updated task in Autotask leading to multiple sequential actions like updating a ticket in Zendesk followed by sending notifications internally or externally depending on your workflow needs.

About Autotask

Autotask provides an IT business management solution that combines service desk, CRM, projects, time and expense, billing and more.

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Connect Autotask and Zendesk to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create new tickets in Autotask for each new ticket received in Zendesk

Create new tickets in Autotask for each new ticket received in Zendesk

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Autotask and Zendesk with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

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

Connect Autotask and Zendesk to integrate crucial parts of your business

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

Resolve incidents faster with automation

Learn how to automate Zendesk on the Zapier blog

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Frequently Asked Questions about Autotask + Zendesk integrations

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