Zendesk does not support OAuth authentication for URL targets. Instead, you can use the Webhooks feature, which allows for Bearer (OAuth) authentication. This provides a more secure way to authenticate your requests when interacting with external services.
You can notify external targets in Zendesk when a ticket is created or updated. External targets include cloud-based applications, services, and email. For example, you can send an SMS when an urgent ticket is unattended for over 48 hours or notify…
Zendesk allows you to set up various external targets, including email, Basecamp, Campfire, Clickatell, Get Satisfaction, Pivotal Tracker, Twilio, X Corp (formerly Twitter), URL, and Yammer. Each target has specific configurations and uses, such as…
To set up an email target in Zendesk, use ticket triggers or automations to send emails to a specific address. The sending address is the default address associated with your brand. Be cautious of email loops; if the target email is an external…
To avoid timeout errors with Zendesk targets, ensure the message body in the trigger or target page is not blank and that there are no issues with the receiving server. If using a URL target, check the Target Failures tab in the Zendesk API page…
To change the email subject for a target in Zendesk, navigate to Admin Settings and find the 'Targets' section. Edit the email target and configure the subject line in the target's settings. If using triggers or automations, adjust the subject line…
If a target is automatically deactivated in Zendesk due to 21 consecutive failed attempts, you'll need to reactivate it before use. Admins receive notifications for automatic deactivations but not for manual ones. Check for common causes like blank…