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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Calendar Event Start" from Microsoft Office 365.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Delete User" in Zendesk.

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Zapier seamlessly connects Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk, automating your workflow.

Supported triggers and actions

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.

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    Triggers when a new email is flagged.

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Practical ways you can use Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk

Track Zendesk ticket activity in Office 365.

Zapier can send an email summary via Office 365 each time a ticket in Zendesk receives an update. This workflow keeps business owners informed on support activity without logging into Zendesk.

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Sync Zendesk tickets with Office 365 calendar events.

Use Zapier to create an Office 365 calendar event whenever a ticket in Zendesk needs to be escalated into a meeting. This streamlines communication and ensures no important client issues are overlooked.

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Alert IT about flagged emails in Zendesk.

When a flagged email is received in Office 365, Zapier can create a Zendesk ticket automatically. This ensures that your IT team is immediately notified about issues or concerns requiring technical review, enabling more timely resolutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Office 365 + Zendesk integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk

How do I connect Microsoft Office 365 with Zendesk?

Connecting Microsoft Office 365 with Zendesk involves setting up a workflow in our platform to allow automation between the two applications. You can use triggers such as receiving an email in Office 365 to create actions like generating a ticket in Zendesk.

What triggers can I set up between Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk integration?

Our integration allows you to set up triggers based on various events such as new emails received in your Office 365 inbox, calendar events or updates on contacts, which can prompt actions like creating or updating tickets in Zendesk.

Are there any specific actions supported when integrating Microsoft Office 365 with Zendesk?

Yes, once a trigger event occurs, you can configure actions like creating new tickets, updating existing tickets, adding notes to tickets, or even sending notifications within Zendesk.

Is it possible to synchronize calendars between Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk?

Through our integration feature, you can set specific triggers on your Microsoft Office 365 calendar events that could update records or manage appointments and meetings within the Zendesk environment.

Can I automate ticket creation from emails received in my Outlook (Office 365)?

Absolutely. By setting an email reception as a trigger within our system, you can automate the creation of tickets in Zendesk whenever specific types or emails from certain addresses are received.

What happens if a batch of data fails to transfer between Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk?

In case of failures during data transfers between Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk, we provide detailed logs and error reports that allow you to troubleshoot and rectify issues quickly.

Is technical support available for integrating Microsoft Office 365 with Zendesk?

Yes, we offer comprehensive technical support for integration setups between Microsoft Office 365 and Zendesk. Our team is available to help troubleshoot any issues you might encounter during setup or operation.

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About Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 Business is a complete office suite in the cloud. It provides all the standard office products like Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint and more, but available from any internet enabled computer! Zapier does not currently support Outlook.com addresses or Home 365 accounts, only business or Enterprise.
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Zendesk is a web-based help desk support tool that makes it simple to provide great customer support.
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