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Connect OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) and Zendesk integrations

Transform customer support with intelligent automation by connecting OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) and Zendesk through Make. Let AI-generated content automatically create tickets, update records, and enrich support documentation—eliminating manual data entry while delivering faster, smarter customer service at scale.

Trigger
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OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)

Triggers when a batch is completed.

OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)

Triggers when a video job is created.

OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)
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Action
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Adds tags or replaces existing tags of a ticket, user or organization.

Zendesk

Creates a group.

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Creates a new side conversation by the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Creates a ticket.

Zendesk

Creates a ticket comment.

Zendesk

Creates or updates an organization.

Zendesk

Creates or updates a drop-down ticket field option.

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Creates a user.

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Deletes a group.

Zendesk

Deletes an organization.

Zendesk

Deletes a user.

Zendesk

Retrieves a group.

Zendesk

Retrieves an organization.

Zendesk

Retrieves the details of a side conversation by its ID and the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Retrieves a ticket.

Zendesk

Retrieves a user.

Zendesk

Retrieves information related to a user's ticket, topics, subscriptions, etc.

Zendesk

Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

Zendesk

Merges tickets into a single ticket.

Zendesk

Deletes a ticket permanently.

Zendesk

Removes a dropdown ticket field option.

Zendesk

Replies a side conversation by its ID and the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Soft deletes a ticket.

Zendesk

Updates a group.

Zendesk

Updates an organization.

Zendesk

Updates the state or subject of the side conversation by its ID and the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Updates a ticket. The update allows for adding a new comment too.

Zendesk

Updates a user.

Zendesk

Uploads attachments for future use in a ticket.

Zendesk

Retrieves all groups.

Zendesk

Retrieves all organizations.

Zendesk

Retrieves a list of side conversation events on the side conversation by its ID and the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Retrieves a list of side conversations on the given ticket. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Zendesk

Retrieves tickets that were soft deleted.

Zendesk

Lists the options of a ticket custom field.

Zendesk

Retrieves all tickets (except for archived or soft deleted tickets).

Zendesk

Retrieves comments on a ticket.

Zendesk

Retrieves all users or a group's users or an organization's users.

Zendesk

Retrieves any kind of object matching your query.

Zendesk

Searches for an organization that matches the specified criteria.

Zendesk

Searches for a ticket that matches the specified criteria. Does not list soft deleted tickets.

Zendesk

Searches for a user that matches the specified criteria.

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Connect Zendesk as a trigger and OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) as an action through Make's automation platform. When OpenAI generates content—whether it's text responses from ChatGPT, transcriptions from Whisper, or images from DALL-E—these outputs trigger automated actions in OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper), such as creating tickets, updating existing tickets with AI-generated responses, adding transcribed voice interactions to customer records, or attaching visual content to support documentation. This integration allows OpenAI's AI capabilities to automatically initiate and populate OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) actions, optimizing customer support workflows by eliminating manual data transfer between the systems.

OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)
Add files to a vector store

Adds files to a specified vector store or, if not specified, creates a new vector store based on the configuration.

Action
Zendesk
Add, Replace or Remove Tags

Adds tags or replaces existing tags of a ticket, user or organization.

Action
OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)
Analyze images (Vision)

Analyzes images according to specified instructions.

Action
OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)
Cancel a batch

Cancels an "in-progress" batch. The batch will be in status "cancelling" for up to 10 minutes, before changing to "cancelled", where it will have partial results (if any) available in the output file.

Action
Zendesk
Create a Group

Creates a group.

Action
Zendesk
Create a Side Conversation

Creates a new side conversation by the ticket ID. This feature is only available if it has been enabled by the administrator.

Action
Zendesk
Create a Ticket

Creates a ticket.

Action
Zendesk
Create a Ticket Comment

Creates a ticket comment.

Action
OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper, DALL-E)
Create a batch

Creates and executes a batch of API calls.

Action

Popular OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) and Zendesk workflows.

Transform your customer support with AI-powered automation that intelligently categorizes tickets and routes them to the right agents instantly. Reduce response times, improve resolution quality, and scale your operations by connecting OpenAI's ChatGPT with Zendesk through Make's integration platform.

How to setup OpenAI (ChatGPT, Sora, Whisper) and Zendesk in 5 easy steps

  • 1

    Access your Zendesk API settings

    Sign into your Zendesk account and navigate to the API settings by clicking 'Apps and integrations' in the left menu, then select 'APIs' and 'Zendesk API.' This is where you'll create the secure credentials that allow Make to connect with your Zendesk account. Think of this as setting up a special key that lets the two platforms communicate safely without sharing your password.

  • 2

    Create a new OAuth client in Zendesk

    In the API settings, find the 'OAuth Clients' section and click 'Add OAuth Client.' Give your connection a descriptive name like 'Make Integration' so you can easily identify it later. OAuth is a secure method that creates a protected bridge between Make and Zendesk, ensuring your account stays safe while the platforms work together.

  • 3

    Configure your OAuth client settings

    When setting up your OAuth client, you'll receive a Unique Identifier that acts like a username for Make. Copy this identifier and save it in a secure location like a password manager. You'll also need to enter the redirect URL provided by Make (https://www.integromat.com/oauth/cb/zendesk/) in the appropriate field, which is an essential part of establishing the secure connection between the two platforms.

  • 4

    Save your Secret credentials

    After saving your OAuth client, Zendesk will display a Secret value that acts like a password for the connection. This Secret is shown only once, so immediately copy it and store it safely alongside your Unique Identifier. If you lose this Secret, you'll need to create a new OAuth client from scratch, so keeping it secure is crucial for maintaining your connection.

  • 5

    Complete the connection in Make

    Open your Make account and add a Zendesk module to your automation scenario. Click 'Create a connection' and enter your Zendesk domain (found in your browser's address bar), along with the Unique Identifier and Secret you saved earlier. Click 'Save' and follow the prompts to authenticate, and your connection will be established, allowing you to build automations that use both Make and Zendesk together.

  • Transform your support operations with AI-powered Zendesk automation

    Integrate OpenAI with Zendesk to automate ticket categorization, intelligent routing, and agent matching. Reduce response times while scaling your support operations with AI-driven workflows.

    Intelligent ticket categorization and routing

    Automatically categorize and route support tickets to the most qualified agents based on AI-powered content analysis, reducing response times and improving resolution quality.

    Improved customer support efficiency

    Optimize your support workflow by eliminating manual ticket sorting and assignment, allowing your team to focus on solving customer issues faster.

    Smart agent-expertise matching

    Leverage ChatGPT's natural language understanding to match tickets with agents who have the right skills and knowledge, ensuring optimal ticket assignment every time.

    Reduced response and resolution times

    Accelerate customer support operations by automating the classification and distribution process, leading to faster first-response and overall resolution times.

    FAQ

    Integrating OpenAI with Zendesk through Make allows you to automate intelligent responses to customer tickets using GPT-4, GPT-4o, or other advanced AI models. You can automatically categorize tickets, generate draft responses based on ticket content, summarize lengthy customer conversations, and even translate messages in real-time. This integration reduces response times, ensures consistent quality in support interactions, and allows your team to focus on complex issues while AI handles routine inquiries. Make's visual automation builder simplifies setting up these workflows, even without coding experience.

    With Make, you can create powerful workflows such as: automatically generating AI-powered ticket responses when new tickets are created, using GPT models to analyze ticket sentiment and priority before routing them to appropriate agents, creating knowledge base articles from resolved tickets using AI summarization, generating follow-up responses based on customer feedback, and using DALL-E to create visual aids for technical support responses. You can also use Whisper to transcribe voice tickets into text for easier processing. Make provides pre-built templates and a drag-and-drop interface to set up these automations in minutes without any programming knowledge.

    No technical expertise is required! Make provides an intuitive visual interface where you simply connect your OpenAI and Zendesk accounts through secure authentication, then drag and drop modules to create your automation workflows. Make offers ready-to-use templates specifically designed for OpenAI and Zendesk integration that you can customize to your needs. The platform includes detailed documentation, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides. You can start with straightforward automations like auto-tagging tickets using AI and gradually build more complex workflows as you become comfortable. Most users have their first automation running within 15-30 minutes of creating an account.

    Using Make to integrate OpenAI with Zendesk is significantly more cost-effective than building custom integrations. You avoid hiring developers or development agencies, which can cost thousands of dollars and take weeks or months. Make offers flexible pricing with a free tier to get started, and paid plans scale with your usage. You'll save on ongoing maintenance costs since Make handles all API updates, security patches, and infrastructure management. Additionally, Make's efficiency means you'll optimize your OpenAI API usage by controlling exactly when and how AI calls are made, potentially reducing your OpenAI costs. The time saved by your support team through automation provides immediate ROI, often paying for the integration within the first month.

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