# Zendesk data source configuration

You must configure Zendesk to allow Workato GO to search across Zendesk Help Center articles, follow user-level article permissions, and sync content and permission updates multiple times per hour after initial indexing.

INDEXED DATA

Workato GO indexes only Zendesk Help Center articles.

# Enable API access in Zendesk

You must enable API access to allow Workato GO to access your Zendesk instance.

PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS

You must be a Zendesk admin to complete this configuration.

Complete the following steps to enable API access within Zendesk:

1

Sign in to your Zendesk Admin Center.

2

Go to Apps and Integrations > APIs > Zendesk API.

3

Enable Token Access.

4

Generate a new API token.

5

Store the API token in a secure location. Your API token is required when you add Zendesk as a data source.


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