Connect Help Scout and Discourse to Build Intelligent Automations

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Actions and Triggers

When this happensTriggers

A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.

Conversation Assigned

Conversation Assigned

Triggers when a conversation is assigned to agent.

Tags Updated

Tags Updated

Triggers when conversation tags are updated.

Update Customer

Update Customer

triggers when a customer is updated

Note Created

Note Created

Triggers when a note is created

Tag Created

Tag Created

Triggers when tag is created

Fetch New Posts

Fetch New Posts

Retrieve posts created on the Discourse forum since the specified recent time (returns posts from the last N minutes).

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Do thisActions

Action is the task that follows automatically within your Help Scout integrations.

Delete Customer

Delete Customer

This action deletes the customer .

Create Email

Create Email

This actions creates a new email

Delete Email

Delete Email

Deletes the email of a customer.

Create Phone

Create Phone

This action creates the contact.

Create Post

Create Post

Add a post to Discourse — reply to an existing topic or start a new topic with a title and category.

Create Discourse User

Create Discourse User

Create a new Discourse user account with name, email, username, and password. Optionally activate and approve the account; returns confirmation or activation instructions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start an integration between Help Scout and Discourse?

To start, connect both your Help Scout and Discourse accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Help Scout triggers actions in Discourse (or vice versa).

Can we customize how data from Help Scout is recorded in Discourse?

Absolutely. You can customize how Help Scout data is recorded in Discourse. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Discourse, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.

How often does the data sync between Help Scout and Discourse?

The data sync between Help Scout and Discourse typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.

Can I filter or transform data before sending it from Help Scout to Discourse?

Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.

Is it possible to add conditions to the integration between Help Scout and Discourse?

Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Help Scout and Discourse. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.

Help Scout

About Help Scout

Help Scout is the ideal small business help desk. You can deliver great email support and get setup in minutes, without any of the typical help desk complexities.

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Discourse

About Discourse

Discourse is a modern forum solution that facilitates community discussions, Q&A, and social interactions. It offers a range of features including real-time notifications, moderation tools, and customizable themes to enhance user engagement.

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