How to connect Help Scout and Contacts+
Create a New Scenario to Connect Help Scout and Contacts+
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Help Scout, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Help Scout or Contacts+ will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Help Scout or Contacts+, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Help Scout Node
Select the Help Scout node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Help Scout
Click on the Help Scout node to configure it. You can modify the Help Scout URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Contacts+ Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Help Scout node, select Contacts+ from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Contacts+.


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Authenticate Contacts+
Now, click the Contacts+ node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Contacts+ settings. Authentication allows you to use Contacts+ through Latenode.
Configure the Help Scout and Contacts+ Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Help Scout and Contacts+ Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Help Scout, Contacts+, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Help Scout and Contacts+ integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Help Scout and Contacts+ (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Help Scout and Contacts+
Help Scout + Contacts+ + Slack: When a new Help Scout conversation is created, the automation checks if the customer's email exists in Contacts+. If found, it sends a Slack message to the support team with the customer's contact details.
Contacts+ + Help Scout + Google Sheets: When a contact is updated in Contacts+, the automation creates a new chat thread in Help Scout and logs the update in a Google Sheets spreadsheet for tracking purposes.
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About Help Scout
Automate Help Scout within Latenode to streamline support workflows. Automatically escalate urgent tickets, update customer profiles, and trigger proactive outreach based on support interactions. Centralize Help Scout data with other systems in visual workflows. Use AI and scripting for advanced routing or analysis.
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About Contacts+
Use Contacts+ in Latenode to centralize contact data across platforms. Automate cleaning, deduplication, and enrichment processes. Sync updated contact details to your CRM or marketing tools. Latenode lets you build flexible flows and custom logic to manage contacts more efficiently and without manual data entry.
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FAQ Help Scout and Contacts+
How can I connect my Help Scout account to Contacts+ using Latenode?
To connect your Help Scout account to Contacts+ on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Help Scout and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Help Scout and Contacts+ accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I sync Help Scout customer data to Contacts+?
Yes, you can! Latenode allows you to automate syncing customer data. This ensures your Contacts+ records are always up-to-date, leading to better customer insights and personalized service.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Help Scout with Contacts+?
Integrating Help Scout with Contacts+ allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically creating Contacts+ contacts from new Help Scout customers.
- Enriching existing Contacts+ records with data from Help Scout conversations.
- Triggering Help Scout actions based on updates to Contacts+ contacts.
- Maintaining consistent contact information across both platforms.
- Segmenting contacts in Contacts+ based on Help Scout conversation tags.
What Help Scout events can trigger workflows in Latenode?
New conversations, customer updates, and ticket status changes can trigger automated workflows. Use Latenode to react instantly to Help Scout events.
Are there any limitations to the Help Scout and Contacts+ integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Historical data migration requires custom workflow design.
- Rate limits imposed by Help Scout and Contacts+ still apply.
- Complex data transformations may require JavaScript coding.