# 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:
Sign in to your Zendesk Admin Center.
Go to Apps and Integrations > APIs > Zendesk API.
Enable Token Access.
Generate a new API token.
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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