Requirements
To use Freshdesk on WEXTL you need an active account and an API access token from your account settings.[3]
Get your Freshdesk credentials
Connect Freshdesk in WEXTL
- Log in to your WEXTL account, add the Freshdesk node module to your workflow, and click Create new credential.Instant triggers use webhooks — click Create a webhook first when adding one, then create the credential.
- Optional: In the Credential name field, enter a name for the credential.
- Enter the authentication credentials you copied from your Freshdesk account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create the credential.
- If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access.
- If you want to make changes to your credential in the future, follow the steps in Manage credentials →
Notes
Credentials are org-scoped; share them with teammates from the Credentials picker on any of its nodes.For detailed information on connecting an application, see Connect an application →
Freshdesk node modules
The list below is a reference of every Freshdesk node module the integration supports. You will be able to pick any of them on the workflow canvas while building automations.
Open any Freshdesk node module below to inspect its input parameters, outputs, and connection requirements.
Watch CompaniesTrigger
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Domains | array |
| Note | text |
| Health Score | text |
| Account Tier | text |
| Renewal Date | date |
Watch ContactsTrigger
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| text | |
| Active | boolean |
| Address | text |
| Company ID | number |
| View All Tickets | boolean |
| Deleted | boolean |
Watch EventsTrigger
No fields documented.
Watch TicketsTrigger
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Subject | text |
| Description (HTML) | text |
| Description (Plain Text) | text |
| Status | number |
| Priority | number |
| Source | number |
| Type | text |
Get AccountSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Helpdesk Name | text |
| Domains | array |
| Domain | text |
| Subscription Plan | text |
| Created At | date |
Get Admin GroupSearch
Get AgentSearch
Get Agent AvailabilitySearch
Get ArticleSearch
Get Automation RuleSearch
Get Business HoursSearch
Get Canned ResponseSearch
Get Canned Response FolderSearch
Get Canned Responses in FolderSearch
Get Collaboration MessageSearch
Get Collaboration ThreadSearch
Get Companies ExportSearch
Get Companies Import StatusSearch
Get CompanySearch
Get Company FieldSearch
Get ContactSearch
Get Contact FieldSearch
Get Contacts ExportSearch
Get Contacts Import StatusSearch
Get Current AgentSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Available | boolean |
| Occasional | boolean |
| Signature | text |
| Ticket Scope | number |
| Type | text |
| Available Since | date |
| Focus Mode | boolean |
Get Email ConfigSearch
Get GroupSearch
Get MailboxSearch
Get Outbound Message ChannelSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
MessageRequired | text |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Message ID | text |
| From | object |
| Channel Identifier | text |
| To | object |
| Recipient Identifier | text |
| Channel Type | text |
| External Reference ID | text |
| Message | object |
| Type | text |
| Template | object |
| Note Policy | object |
| On Reply | object |
| Ticket Properties | object |
| Tags | array |
| Custom Fields | object |
Get ProductSearch
Get RoleSearch
Get Solution CategorySearch
Get TicketSearch
Get Ticket ConversationsSearch
Get Ticket FormSearch
Get Ticket Form FieldSearch
Get Ticket Satisfaction RatingsSearch
Get Ticket Time EntriesSearch
Get Ticket WatchersSearch
List Admin GroupsSearch
List AgentsSearch
List Agents AutocompleteSearch
List Automation RulesSearch
List Business HoursSearch
List Canned Response FoldersSearch
List CompaniesSearch
List Companies AutocompleteSearch
List Companies ImportsSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Created At | date |
| Status | text |
| Total Records | number |
| Completed Records | number |
| Failures | object |
List Company FieldsSearch
List Contact FieldsSearch
List ContactsSearch
List Contacts AutocompleteSearch
List Contacts ImportsSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Created At | date |
| Status | text |
| Total Records | number |
| Completed Records | number |
| Failures | object |
List Customer Satisfaction SurveysSearch
List Email ConfigsSearch
List Email SettingsSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Personalized Email Replies | boolean |
List GroupsSearch
List Helpdesk SettingsSearch
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Primary Language | text |
| Supported Languages | array |
| Language | text |
| Portal Languages | array |
| Portal Language | text |
List MailboxesSearch
List ProductsSearch
List RolesSearch
List Satisfaction RatingsSearch
List SLA PoliciesSearch
List Solution CategoriesSearch
List Survey ResponsesSearch
List SurveysSearch
List Ticket FieldsSearch
List Ticket FormsSearch
List TicketsSearch
List Time EntriesSearch
Search CompaniesSearch
Search ContactsSearch
Search SolutionsSearch
Search TicketsSearch
Add Ticket WatcherAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
| Agent | choice |
Bulk Delete TicketsAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketsRequired | choice |
Bulk Remove Ticket WatcherAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketsRequired | choice |
Bulk Update TicketsAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketsRequired | choice |
PropertiesRequired | object |
| Status | choice |
| Priority | choice |
| Group | choice |
| Assigned Agent | choice |
| Tags | array |
Cancel Companies ImportAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Import IDRequired | text |
Cancel Contacts ImportAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Import IDRequired | text |
Create Account ExportAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Export ID | number |
| Status | text |
| Created At | date |
Create AgentAction
Create Agents BulkAction
Create Automation RuleAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Automation TypeRequired | choice |
NameRequired | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
ConditionsRequired | array |
| Operator | choice |
ActionsRequired | array |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Performer | object |
| Events | array |
| Conditions | object |
Create Canned ResponseAction
Create Canned Response FolderAction
Create Canned Responses BulkAction
Create Collaboration ThreadAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TypeRequired | choice |
ParentRequired | object |
IDRequired | text |
| Type | choice |
| Additional Info | object |
| Email Config ID | text |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | text |
| Type | text |
| Title | text |
| Created By | text |
| Parent | object |
| ID | text |
| Type | text |
| Anchor | object |
| ID | text |
| Type | text |
| Participants | object |
| Emails | array |
| Agents | array |
| Linked Object | object |
| ID | text |
| Type | text |
| Attributes | object |
| Links | object |
Create Companies ExportAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Created At | date |
| Status | text |
| Total Records | number |
| Completed Records | number |
| Failures | object |
Create CompanyAction
Create Company FieldAction
Create ContactAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
NameRequired | text |
| Phone | text |
| Twitter ID | text |
| Unique External ID | text |
| Company ID | choice |
| View All Tickets | boolean |
| Other Emails | array |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| text | |
| Active | boolean |
| Address | text |
| Company ID | number |
| View All Tickets | boolean |
| Deleted | boolean |
Create Contact FieldAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
LabelRequired | text |
Label For CustomersRequired | text |
TypeRequired | text |
| Editable In Signup | boolean |
| Position | number |
| Required For Agents | boolean |
| Agents Can Edit | boolean |
| Displayed For Agents | boolean |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Type | text |
| Position | number |
| Default | text |
| Editable In Signup | boolean |
Create Contacts ExportAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Created At | date |
| Status | text |
| Total Records | number |
| Completed Records | number |
| Failures | object |
Create GroupAction
Create MailboxAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Name | text |
Support EmailRequired | |
| Group | choice |
| Product | choice |
| Default Reply Email | boolean |
Mailbox TypeRequired | choice |
| Custom Mailbox | object |
| Incoming | object |
| Outgoing | object |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Support Email | |
| Group ID | number |
| Product ID | number |
| Default Reply Email | boolean |
| Mailbox Type | text |
| Created At | date |
Create Outbound Email TicketAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
SubjectRequired | text |
DescriptionRequired | text |
Requester EmailRequired | |
Email ConfigRequired | choice |
| Status | choice |
| Priority | choice |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Subject | text |
| Description (HTML) | text |
| Description (Plain Text) | text |
| Status | number |
| Priority | number |
| Source | number |
| Type | text |
Create Outbound Message ChannelAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
FromRequired | object |
Channel IdentifierRequired | text |
ToRequired | object |
Recipient IdentifierRequired | text |
Channel TypeRequired | choice |
MessageRequired | object |
TypeRequired | choice |
TemplateRequired | object |
| External Reference ID | text |
| Note Policy | object |
| On Reply | object |
| Ticket Properties | object |
| Tags | array |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Message ID | text |
| From | object |
| Channel Identifier | text |
| To | object |
| Recipient Identifier | text |
| Channel Type | text |
| External Reference ID | text |
| Message | object |
| Type | text |
| Template | object |
| Note Policy | object |
| On Reply | object |
| Ticket Properties | object |
| Tags | array |
| Custom Fields | object |
Create SLA PolicyAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
NameRequired | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Is Default | boolean |
SLA TargetRequired | object |
Applicable ToRequired | object |
| Escalation | object |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Is Default | boolean |
| SLA Target | object |
| Applicable To | object |
Create Survey ResponseAction
Create TicketAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
SubjectRequired | text |
DescriptionRequired | text |
| Requester Email | |
| Requester ID | choice |
| Requester Phone | text |
| Requester Facebook ID | text |
| Requester Twitter ID | text |
| Requester Unique External ID | text |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Subject | text |
| Description (HTML) | text |
| Description (Plain Text) | text |
| Status | number |
| Priority | number |
| Source | number |
| Type | text |
Create Ticket FormAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TitleRequired | text |
| Description | text |
FieldsRequired | array |
| Name | text |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Position | number |
| Type | text |
| Default | text |
| Customers Can Edit | boolean |
| Required For Closure | boolean |
| Required For Agents | boolean |
| Required For Customers | boolean |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Title | text |
| Description | text |
| Fields | array |
| Created At | date |
| Updated At | date |
Create Ticket NoteAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
BodyRequired | text |
| Private | boolean |
| Notify Emails | array |
| Attachments | array |
File ContentRequired | text |
File NameRequired | text |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Body (HTML) | text |
| Body (Plain Text) | text |
| Ticket ID | number |
| User ID | number |
| Incoming | boolean |
| Private | boolean |
| Support Email | text |
Create Ticket Satisfaction RatingAction
Create Ticket Time EntryAction
Delete AgentAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
AgentRequired | choice |
Delete AttachmentAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
AttachmentRequired | text |
Delete Automation RuleAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Automation TypeRequired | choice |
Automation Rule IDRequired | choice |
Delete CompanyAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Company IDRequired | choice |
Delete ContactAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
Delete Contact PermanentlyAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
Delete ConversationAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
ConversationRequired | text |
Delete GroupAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
GroupRequired | choice |
Delete MailboxAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
MailboxRequired | choice |
Delete TicketAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
Delete Ticket FormAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Ticket FormRequired | choice |
Delete Ticket Form FieldAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Ticket FormRequired | choice |
FieldRequired | text |
Delete Time EntryAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Time EntryRequired | choice |
Forward TicketAction
Make an API Calluniversal
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
URLRequired | text |
MethodRequired | choice |
| Headers | text |
| Query String | text |
| Body | text |
Merge ContactsAction
Merge TicketsAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Primary TicketRequired | choice |
Tickets to MergeRequired | choice |
| Convert Recipients to CC | boolean |
Promote Contact to AgentAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
Remove Ticket WatcherAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
Reply to Forwarded TicketAction
Reply to TicketAction
Resend Contact InviteAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
Restore ContactAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
Restore TicketAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
Toggle Time Entry TimerAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Time EntryRequired | choice |
Update AgentAction
Update Agent AvailabilityAction
Update ArticleAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Article IDRequired | text |
| Title | text |
| Description | text |
| Agent | choice |
| Status | choice |
| SEO Data | object |
| Meta Title | text |
| Meta Description | text |
| Meta Keywords | text |
| Tags | array |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Type | text |
| Category ID | number |
| Folder ID | number |
| Hierarchy | array |
| Level | number |
| Type | text |
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Title | text |
| Description | text |
| Status | number |
Update Automation RuleAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Automation TypeRequired | choice |
Automation Rule IDRequired | choice |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Conditions | array |
| Operator | choice |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Performer | object |
| Events | array |
| Conditions | object |
Update Bulk WatchAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketsRequired | choice |
| Agent | choice |
Update Canned ResponseAction
Update Canned Response FolderAction
Update CompanyAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Company IDRequired | choice |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Domains | array |
| Note | text |
| Health Score | text |
| Account Tier | text |
| Renewal Date | date |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Domains | array |
| Note | text |
| Health Score | text |
| Account Tier | text |
| Renewal Date | date |
Update Company FieldAction
Update ContactAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Contact IDRequired | choice |
| Name | text |
| Phone | text |
| Company ID | choice |
| View All Tickets | boolean |
| Other Emails | array |
| Job Title | text |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| text | |
| Active | boolean |
| Address | text |
| Company ID | number |
| View All Tickets | boolean |
| Deleted | boolean |
Update Contact FieldAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Field IDRequired | choice |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Type | text |
| Editable In Signup | boolean |
| Position | number |
| Required For Agents | boolean |
| Agents Can Edit | boolean |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Type | text |
| Position | number |
| Default | text |
| Editable In Signup | boolean |
Update ConversationAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
ConversationRequired | text |
BodyRequired | text |
| Attachments | array |
File ContentRequired | text |
File NameRequired | text |
Update Email SettingsAction
Update GroupAction
Update MailboxAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
MailboxRequired | choice |
| Name | text |
| Support Email | |
| Group | choice |
| Product | choice |
| Default Reply Email | boolean |
| Mailbox Type | choice |
| Custom Mailbox | object |
| Incoming | object |
| Outgoing | object |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Support Email | |
| Group ID | number |
| Product ID | number |
| Default Reply Email | boolean |
| Mailbox Type | text |
| Created At | date |
Update SLA PolicyAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
SLA Policy IDRequired | choice |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Is Default | boolean |
| SLA Target | object |
| Applicable To | object |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Description | text |
| Position | number |
| Active | boolean |
| Is Default | boolean |
| SLA Target | object |
| Applicable To | object |
Update TicketAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
TicketRequired | choice |
| Subject | text |
| Description | text |
| Requester Email | |
| Requester ID | choice |
| Requester Phone | text |
| Status | choice |
| Priority | choice |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Subject | text |
| Description (HTML) | text |
| Description (Plain Text) | text |
| Status | number |
| Priority | number |
| Source | number |
| Type | text |
Update Ticket FormAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Ticket FormRequired | choice |
| Title | text |
| Description | text |
| Fields | array |
| Name | text |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Position | number |
| Type | text |
| Default | text |
| Customers Can Edit | boolean |
| Required For Closure | boolean |
| Required For Agents | boolean |
| Required For Customers | boolean |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Title | text |
| Description | text |
| Fields | array |
| Created At | date |
| Updated At | date |
Update Ticket Form FieldAction
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
Ticket FormRequired | choice |
FieldRequired | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Customers Can Edit | boolean |
| Required For Closure | boolean |
| Required For Agents | boolean |
| Required For Customers | boolean |
| Displayed To Customers | boolean |
| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| ID | number |
| Name | text |
| Label | text |
| Label For Customers | text |
| Position | number |
| Type | text |
| Default | text |
| Customers Can Edit | boolean |
Templates
Look for Freshdesk templates in the WEXTL template library.
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References
- WEXTL® Freshdesk Source Code connector implementation.
- Our users use cases and automations.
- Official API Documentation for Freshdesk.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder data.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026 07:50