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With Zapier, you can do more than just connect your apps - you can automate entire processes from beginning to end! Check out the following list of triggers and actions you can use with Freshdesk, Gmail, and Salesforce. And don’t forget that you can add more apps and actions to create complex workflows.
New Ticket
Triggers when there is a new ticket is created in Freshdesk.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New Ticket Note
Triggers when a Note is added to a Ticket.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Update Contact
Triggers when a user is updated.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.NameRequired
Company Name.
Description
Enter more details about this Company e.g. Address , Website etc.
Notes
Add some specific notes regarding this company.
Domains
Domains for this company. Freshdesk will use this to associated contacts automatically to this company.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
Name of the forum.
Description
Enter a description for the forum.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.SubjectRequired
Subject for the ticket.
EmailRequired
Email of the requester/user.
Type
For categorizing the ticket according to the different kinds of issues your team deals with.
DescriptionRequired
A description for the ticket. Include details here.
Priority
Priority of the ticket.
CC Emails
Enter emails of person(s) you want to copy separated by commas.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Api Docs Info
API docs for Freshdesk are located here https://developers.freshdesk.com/api/?_ga=2.223262879.541409777.1550189352-1628441631.1550189352
HTTP MethodRequired
URLRequired
Requests can only be made to domains associated by this application.
Query String Parameters
These params will be URL-encoded and appended to the URL when making the request.
Headers
Authentication headers are included automatically
Additional Request Headers
Zapier will apply these optional headers and values to the request in addition to any headers created as part of the authentication mechanism.
Body
Zapier will pass this along raw. If you would like to provide complex JSON, try a "Code by Zapier" step to build the structure and pass it along here. For example,
{"foo": "bar"}
is perfectly valid.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Ticket IdRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appNew Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel/Mailbox
(Note: If no Label/Mailbox is selected, this Zap will trigger on all e-mails, including Drafts.)
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planNew Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel(s) to Add
Message to be LabeledRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inbox
to the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOX
for the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inbox
to the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOX
for the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundSalesforce ObjectsRequired
Pick which type of object you want to watch for new items of (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly).
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSalesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to watch for updated records of (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly).
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSalesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to update (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
Record to LinkRequired
FileRequired
The Content Document ID of a file that has been uploaded to a library in Salesforce CRM Content or Salesforce Files
VisibilityRequired
Specifies whether this file is available to all users, internal users, or shared users.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.FileRequired
Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick the type of object you want to attach the file to (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly).
Description
Is Private
Defaults to false if left blank.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.FileRequired
Title
Description
Salesforce Object
Pick the type of object if you want to attach the file to (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly).
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to create (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Record to UpdateRequired
Search for or select the record you'd like to update. Use Custom Value to select a record from a previous step. If using the Search, click "Refresh Fields" below to update the available input fields.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to update (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
Record to UpdateRequired
Search for or select the record you'd like to update. Use Custom Value to select a record from a previous step. If using the Search, click "Refresh Fields" below to update the available input fields.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Api Docs Info
API docs for Salesforce are located here https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_rest.meta/api_rest/resources_list.htm
HTTP MethodRequired
URLRequired
Requests can only be made to domains associated by this application.
Query String Parameters
These params will be URL-encoded and appended to the URL when making the request.
Headers
Authentication headers are included automatically
Additional Request Headers
Zapier will apply these optional headers and values to the request in addition to any headers created as part of the authentication mechanism.
Body
Zapier will pass this along raw. If you would like to provide complex JSON, try a "Code by Zapier" step to build the structure and pass it along here. For example,
{"foo": "bar"}
is perfectly valid.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to search for. You can only search for multiple records which are all the same object type.
Search Results
Select the format of search results to be returned. If multiple search values are provided, the choice will be applied to each search value.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appSalesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to create (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
Search ValueRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
New Contact
Triggers when a new customer is created.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Update Ticket
Triggers when a Ticket is updated.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Ticket NoRequired
Ticket Number ( Display ID) to which notes has to be added.
NotesRequired
The Notes that need to be added to the Ticket.
PrivateRequired
Indicate Whether this note needs to be Private or Public ( Visible to everyone on the portal ).
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Forum CategoryRequired
Select the Category under which the Forum needs to be created.
NameRequired
Name for the Forum.
TypeRequired
Select a Type of Forum.
VisibilityRequired
Select the Visibility of the Forum.
Description
Description for the Forum.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Forum CategoryRequired
Select the Forum Category under which this Topic goes in . You will see a list of Forums once you select the Forum Category.
ForumRequired
Please select the Forum under which the topic needs to be created.
TitleRequired
Enter a Title for this Topic.
Topic DescriptionRequired
Enter a Description for the Topic you are creating.
Sticky
Should this topic be sticky ?
Locked
Should this Topic be locked ?
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
Full Name.
EmailRequired
Email Address of the User.
Address
Description
Phone
Job Title
Tags
Comma-separated list of tags to add to the user.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.EmailRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appLabel/Mailbox
Search String
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSearch StringRequired
By default this search will trigger on emails in all folders, including Sent emails, which most people don't want. To limit results, like to your inbox, include
in:inbox
.This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david
orin:inbox subject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSubjectRequired
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com
.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
Can have parents via a simple forward slash syntax: "Parent/Child"
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Message to Remove Label(s) FromRequired
Label(s) to RemoveRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<
orsubject:dinner label:my-family
. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appNew Outbound Message
Triggers when a new outbound message is received in Salesforce.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Disclaimer
This trigger works on Salesforce objects with less than 104,000 records. If the "Field Updated to" is specified, the limit applies to only the records with the value specified. Check how many records you have in your account by following the steps under Viewing Storage Usage. You can also setup a Zap with the New Outbound Message trigger to workaround this limit.
Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to watch for changes on.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planCampaignRequired
Select which campaign to add contact. If using the Search for this field, click "Refresh Fields" below to make sure all fields are available to you.
ContactRequired
If using the Search for this field, click "Refresh Fields" below to make sure all fields are available to you.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.CampaignRequired
Select which campaign to add lead. If using the Search for this field, click "Refresh Fields" below to make sure all fields are available to you.
LeadRequired
If using the Search for this field, click "Refresh Fields" below to make sure all fields are available to you.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Create Contact
Creates a new contact in Salesforce.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Create Lead
Creates a new lead in Salesforce.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to create (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Lead to UpdateRequired
Search for or select the lead you'd like to update. Use Custom Value to select a lead from a previous step. If using the Search, click "Refresh Fields" below to update the available input fields.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to update (Note: we do our best to support all objects, but due to their complex nature, some may not work flawlessly)
Record to UpdateRequired
Search for or select the record you'd like to update. Use Custom Value to select a record from a previous step. If using the Search, click "Refresh Fields" below to update the available input fields.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Salesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to search for.
Search ValueRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appSalesforce ObjectRequired
Pick which type of object you want to search for.
WHERE ClauseRequired
Enter a SOQL WHERE clause. See our help docs for Tips and Examples.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your app
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