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Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Conversation Assigned" from Help Scout.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.

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Supported triggers and actions

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- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
Trigger
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- Mailbox
Trigger
Polling
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- Conversation ID
  Required
- Text
  Required
- User
Action
Write
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
  Required
- Email
- Phone
- Chat Handle
- Social Profile
- Website
- Background
- Organization
- Location
- Job Title
- Address
- Address
- City
- State / Province
- Postal Code / ZIP Code
- Country
Action
Write
- Customer
  Required
Action
Write

- Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
Action
Search

- User's Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Subject
  Required
- Mailbox
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
  Required
- Email
- Custom Query
- Mailbox
  Required
- Customer Label
- Customer ID
- Customer's Email
- From User
- Thread Type
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Assigned User
- Cc
- Bcc
- Import Only
  Required
- Trigger Auto Reply
Action
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- Calendar
- Time Before
  Required
- Time Before (Unit)
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Shared Inbox
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
- Search terms
  Required
- Note
Trigger
Polling
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New Flagged Email
Triggers when a new email is flagged.
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
Trigger
Polling
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- Event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
Action
Write
- Distribution list
  Required
- User email
  Required
Action
Write
- Calendar
- Subject
  Required
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Location Name
- Sensitivity
- Attendees
- Is this an All Day Event?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Is this an Online Meeting?
- Enable Reminder
- Categories
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Folder Name
  Required
- Parent Folder
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Flag Action
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Mark as
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Categories to Remove
  Required
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- Draft Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Importance
  Required
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- Contact
  Required
- First Name
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Calendar
- SearchTerm
  Required
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
Action
Search
- Search_info
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Group email address or ID
  Required
- Search Term
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
Action
Search
- Calendar
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Select Fields
Action
Search

- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
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- Mailbox
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
- Custom Fields
Trigger
Instant
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- Subject
  Required
- Mailbox
  Required
- Customer Label
- Customer ID
- Customer's Email
- From User
- Thread Type
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Status
  Required
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Cc
- Bcc
- Import Only
  Required
- Trigger Auto Reply
Action
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- Conversation
  Required
- Customer
  Required
- Text
  Required
- User
- Create as Draft
  Required
Action
Write
- Subject
- Mailbox
- Assigned User
- Tag
- Status
  Required
- Email
- Custom Query
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- User's Email
  Required
- Date Range Start
  Required
- Date Range End
  Required
Action
Search
- User's Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
  Required
- Phone
- Chat Handle
- Social Profile
- Website
- Background
- Organization
- Location
- Job Title
- Address
- Address
- City
- State / Province
- Postal Code / ZIP Code
- Country
Action
Search or write
Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
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- Calendar
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- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Shared Mailbox
  Required
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Shared Inbox
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Email ID
  Required
- Categories
  Required
- Mark as Read
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Destination Folder
  Required
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- To Email(s)
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
- Body Format
- Body
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
- Reply to All
Action
Write
- Contact to Delete
  Required
Action
Write
- Event
  Required
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- Email ID
  Required
- To Recipients
  Required
- Comment
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Destination Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Comment
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Attachments
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Event
- Subject
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
- All Day Event?
- Is Online Meeting?
- Hide attendees list?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
- The importance of the event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
- Categories
- Location
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email
Action
Search
- Folder_info
- Folder
  Required
- Search Terms
- From Address
- Start Date
- End Date
Action
Search
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Attachment ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- Email
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- PersonalNotes
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
- Street
- City
- State
- Postal Code
- Country or Region
Action
Search or write

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Automate your lead management and improve conversions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Help Scout + Microsoft Outlook integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Help Scout and Microsoft Outlook

What is involved in integrating Help Scout with Microsoft Outlook?

The integration involves creating automated workflows, or 'Zaps', that connect Help Scout actions and triggers with Microsoft Outlook functions. You'll need accounts on both platforms to set up these Zaps.

Can I create an automated response to Help Scout emails in Outlook?

Yes, you can set a trigger in Help Scout for new conversations or customer replies and create an action to send automated responses from your Outlook account.

How do I ensure that emails are synced between Help Scout and Outlook?

By setting up a Zap where a new email in Help Scout triggers an action to update or create a similar email in your Outlook inbox or folder, ensuring synchronization between both platforms.

Is it possible to manage calendar events through this integration?

Absolutely. You can configure a Zap where updating or adding events in Help Scout's workflow would automatically sync to your Microsoft Outlook calendar as events.

What triggers are available when using this integration?

Triggers when using the integration include new conversations, customer replies in Help Scout, and changes made to tags or notes. These can initiate actions within Outlook such as creating tasks or sending updates.

Can the integration help prioritize my tasks?

Definitely. You can create rules where specific tagged conversations in Help Scout automatically populate as tasks with certain priorities in your Microsoft Outlook task list.

How are attachments handled during the integration process?

When emails with attachments arrive in Help Scout, you can set up integrations that forward these attachments directly into specified folders within your Microsoft Outlook setup.

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Connect Help Scout and Microsoft Outlook to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Send Help Scout stats weekly via Microsoft Outlook and create tasks in Maximizer

Create and send emails in Microsoft Outlook for new conversations in Help Scout

Send Help Scout stats weekly via Microsoft Outlook and create tasks in Maximizer

Create and send emails in Microsoft Outlook for new conversations in Help Scout

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

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

Connect Help Scout and Microsoft Outlook 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 Help Scout on the Zapier blog

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