# Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk (opens new window) is a web-based help desk software that helps businesses manage customer support. It allows businesses to handle customer queries and feedback through multiple channels, including email, phone, and social media.
# Prerequisites
Before using the Zoho Desk connector in Workato, ensure that you have an active Zoho Desk account with permissions to access APIs and permissions to use the Developer Portal. If you do not have an account, follow the steps to register (opens new window).
# Registering an Application
Register an app in the Zoho Desk Account to integrate with the Workato platform and automate tasks.
Log in to your Zoho Desk (opens new window) account.
Click New Client on the Applications page.
Zoho Desk API Console
Select Server-based Applications as the Client Type.
Zoho Desk Applications
Enter the Client Name and Homepage URL.
Enter your Authorized Redirect URIs provided by Workato for OAuth. Refer to the Workato Redirect URL guide (opens new window) for more information.
Zoho Desk New Application
Click Create > Continue.
Copy the Client ID and Client Secret and store them in a secure location.
Click Save to complete the app registration.
Refer to the Zoho Desk Documentation (opens new window) for more information.
# How to connect to Zoho Desk
Zoho Desk connector supports OAuth2 authentication to connect to Zoho Desk. Follow the steps below to connect to the Zoho Desk connector in Workato.
Click Create > Connection.
Search for and select Zoho Desk as your connection on the New Connection page.
Provide a name for your connection in the Connection name field.
Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.
Enter the Client ID and Client Secret for your Zoho Desk account, which you saved during the previous steps.
Select the Scopes (opens new window) required for your integration. If no scopes are selected, the minimum set of required scopes are automatically applied.
Select the necessary Region required for your integration. If no region is selected, then US(zoho.com)
will be automatically applied.
Click on Connect.
Zoho Desk Connection Setup
Last updated: 7/14/2025, 5:10:14 PM