How to set a custom field (Pick List and Multi-Select) through Desk API?
Hi, I'm following Zoho Desk API's documentation and I couldn't figure out how I can set my custom fields to the proper Pick List or Multi-Select option. Now I found out that these fields can be set as their plan text values (obviously using the "cf" key,
Placeholders in Ticket Templates
We should be able to use placeholders in ticket templates. When we create a new ticket, our description field is shown to the client in the email they receive. It would be very handy to be able to personalize that description field in our ticket templates to pull in the name of the client that the ticket is for. Using them in the subject field as well, so we can auto populate Account Names, etc.
Winning Minds: ZylkerShop's Journey to a Branded Help Center
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the journey with ZylkerShop on customizing the Help Center for business. ZylkerShop customized its Help Center to give customers an intuitive experience. ZylkerShop wanted to personalize its Help Center to incorporate branding.
Importing Data in Zoho Desk: Improved UI and added functionality
This feature is being released in a phased manner and will be available only to those who request it. Use this registration link to provide your information and request early access. We will enable the feature for your Desk account. Hello everyone, We
Zoho Desk Schedules
I like the schedules function and use it frequently, but why can we only have 10 schedules? I already have 10 schedules set up but want to add more. How do I do this?
Unable to Create Duplicate Help Center Content
There is a severe flaw in design for multi-branding and the help centers .So far work-rounds are not possible by this flawed design. It has been covered here before that in multi-branding mode you cannot share articles between two different help centers.
Let us add Lookup fields in the Blueprint Transitions
We are unable to add Lookup Fields in the blueprint transitions in Zoho Desk, we wanted to make it a requirement for our workflow but since it's not available in the transition we cannot. The lookup field exists in the Layout: But it cannot be added/selected
We have finally configured Whatsapp
I have a question: we have two departments. Is there a way to configure the same WhatsApp number for both departments? Thanks Rudy
Send & Update Status - Zoho Desk app update (Android and iOS)
Introducing the 'Send & Update Status' option within the compose screen of the Zoho Desk mobile app. This option allows you to send a preliminary response to the customer and simultaneously update the ticket status. Android: iOS: We have integrated layout
Summary field is truncated in thread returned from API
I am using the API to get all the threads of a ticket. I retrieve the ticket, then I list the threads and then I get each thread. The issue that I am having is that the 'summary' field of the retrieved threads is being truncated - POST https://desk.zoho.com/api/v1/tickets/230399000060471954/threads/230399000060492062
Can I embed Zoho Desk in an iframe
Hi there! Is there a way to embed our Zoho Desk portal into an iframe? Thanks
Keeping track of possible changes
Hello, What's the best way to keep track of any changes to the Zoho Desk API? I.e. if an endpoint changes or requires a different payload etc etc.
Read-Only fields are not showing for end user
Hello, I am trying to add a read-only field to my web form, but it's not showing up when user is submitting a ticket. When I change the field to be editable, it does show up though. I was wondering if there's anything additional I need to do to make a
Ticket Views: filter criteria -> dynamic date values in relation to the current date
Hello all, It would be very helpful if you could build custom views in such a way that you do not have to adjust the criteria daily or at whatever interval in order to change the fixed date value as needed. For example, I would like to create a view that,
Implement Date-Time-Based Triggers in Zoho Desk
Dear Zoho Desk Support Team, We are writing to request a new feature that would allow for the creation of workflows triggered by specific date-time conditions. Currently, Zoho Desk does not provide native support for date-time-based triggers, limiting
What is the Use Case for Business Messaging when Live Chat already exists?
Hi I'm excited about the new announcement for Business Messaging in Zoho Desk. However I'm unclear the use case for Business Messaging when Live Chat already exists? Is Business Messaging essentially a new version of Live Chat but built for use in the
Jira - Zoho Desk Integration: Allow for Flexible User Attribution
Dear Zoho Desk Support Team, We are writing to request an enhancement to the Jira integration within Zoho Desk. Currently, comments added to Zoho Desk tickets from Jira are automatically attributed to the user who created the integration. This can be
Zoho Desk integration with Power BI
Hi, I want to be able to create a Power BI report which has live updates of ticket data from zoho desk, is this possile at all? Thanks Jack
Automation #11 - Auto Update Custom Fields with Values from Emails
This is a monthly series designed to help you get the best out of Desk. We take our cue from what's being discussed or asked about the most in our community. Then we find the right use cases that specifically highlight solutions, ideas and tips to optimize
Sync your Products Module for better context.
In customer support, context is everything. The integration between Zoho Desk and Zoho CRM helps your sales and support teams function as one, delivering better customer experiences. With the latest update to this integration, you can now sync the Product module in your Zoho CRM with your Zoho Desk portal. This feature enables products from Zoho CRM to reflect in the "product" field in Zoho Desk. This can save your support team valuable time and effort. Some things to note when syncing the two:
Data encryption - Zoho Desk iOS
Hello, Everyone! In the recent iOS version(v2.8.23) of the Zoho Desk app, we have supported data encryption. As a part of HIPAA Compliance, the Zoho Desk mobile app now allow users to encrypt the Desk mobile database as an additional layer of security.
Zoho Desk Report all including additional columns
Good afternoon, As of this morning, all of our Reports have additional columns, which have broken a lot of out reports that are extracted from Zoho. These columns include titles like: Tickets support.report.export.reference.id This only shows when you
Zoho Desk app update (iOS and Android) - Read Receipts
Hello Everyone! We have brought in support for 'Read Receipts' functionality in the current version of the iOS (v2.7.2) and Android (2.6.8) Zoho Desk mobile app. With read receipts, you can now gain insights into the delivery and read status of the outbound
Add customer to account based on domain name.
I generate reports based on a the account field, i.e. companyX. In GoToAssist, my last provider, there was an option to automatically assign new ticket creators to a company (or account) based on their domain name. So for example, if a new employee creates a ticket from @companyx.com, for them to be automatically added to the companyx account would be a huge advantage. As it stands right now, I have to remember to add them to the account manually. Often I forget and when generating a report for
When clicking KB article links inside the Zoho Desk ASAP widget, they should open inside the widget itself
If I click on a link within a Knowledge Base article inside the Zoho Desk ASAP widget, I expect the article to open inside the widget itself (that is, I hope the ASAP widget can identify that the article is also within the same domain). But it actually
ASAP widget persistence across site pages
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has found it possible to persist the current article/module the user has open on the ASAP widget when they navigate between pages on your website? I am testing ASAP out and one annoyance is that every time the user changes
Agents don't have access to Help Center Users
I have set these permissions under the Agent profile, according to help documentation this should allow Agents to access and edit the User accounts (end users) for the help center. However, agents get this message: This are the settings in Agent information:
Reply email with the same information of ticket
Hi, For example, when I create a ticket, the status option is automatically set to "Open." But if I change it to "Approved," as shown in the green box in the image, at that moment I need to reply an email with the information in this ticket, as shown
Restrict Announcement Pop-ups to Administrators in Zoho Desk
Dear Zoho Desk Support Team, We are writing to request a feature enhancement that would allow organizations to restrict announcement pop-ups to administrators only. Currently, announcement pop-ups are sent to all users within a Zoho Desk organization,
Change the Domain address in Zoho Desk
Change the Domain address in Zoho Desk from avisolarenergy.zohodesk.com to enermantech.zohodesk.com
Zoho Desk Permission Level
Hello, We have a customer that has 8 locations. There is one individual the director of operations who needs access to see tickets for each location. However, he is not an employee or agent for my company. How can I set this up for him? I dont want him
Zoho Desk 2024 Autumn release
Greetings Zoho Desk users! Earlier this year, in February 2024, we released an array of features ranging from process orchestration to ticket management, self-service, and more. Here is the announcement post for reference: February 2024 release announcement.
Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post 4
Continued from Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post three Integration Streamline field service operations with the Zoho FSM extension The Zoho FSM extension integrates field service management with Zoho Desk. For example, if a ticket requires on-site
Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post 3
Continued from Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post two Instant Messaging Mass WhatsApp messaging for efficient communication Agents can send WhatsApp messages to multiple contacts at once, which is useful for various activities, such as onboarding
Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post 5
Continued from Zoho Desk Autumn Release - 2024 — Post four SDK Flutter SDK support for mobile app developers Integrate the ASAP SDK with Flutter for cross-platform mobile app development, expanding support capabilities across different mobile environments.
Allowing end users to deactivate their end user profile
Most of my customers have requested the option to allow them to deactivate their end user profile(account) on their own without having to submit a request to do so. With that said, I told my customer(s) I would pass the feedback over to the team Looking
How to generate oauth access token with the help of api only , No redirections and two steps ?
I need to embed zoho tickets api in an application so i am using tickets api in my rest api but the main problem is token generation. Other companies provide one token which we can use it everytime when we make request but here in zoho we have to go through two step gui process to generate auth token which is not feasible if i have to show tickets in my admin panel because oauth token have expiry time and refresh token can only be used 10 times , I guess ? So i basically want to know that if i can
Automation #1 - How to manage Approval process using Blueprint
With numerous ways to automate different workflows and use cases in Zoho Desk, we thought why not collate the common ones and start a series for the benefit of our community! So, here we are with the first topic in our "Automation" series. This will be a monthly series where we pick some common use cases that have been either discussed or most asked about in our community and explain how they can be achieved using one of the automation capabilities in Zoho Desk. This month, we will discuss how
Child/Parent Beta
Is there a way to create a workflow based on if a ticket is a parent/child? IE: A parent ticket has a comment added, notify owner of child ticket(s) or vice versa?
[Beta Feature] Parent-Child Ticketing
Hello there, a beta parent-child ticketing feature has recently been made available for some, read more here: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/desk/ticket-management/articles/understanding-parent-child-ticketing-system#Business_scenarios I would like
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