How to connect Help Scout and Grist
Create a New Scenario to Connect Help Scout and Grist
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 Grist will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Help Scout or Grist, 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 Grist Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Help Scout node, select Grist from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Grist.


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Authenticate Grist
Now, click the Grist node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Grist settings. Authentication allows you to use Grist through Latenode.
Configure the Help Scout and Grist 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 Grist 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, Grist, 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 Grist integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Help Scout and Grist (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 Grist
Help Scout + Grist + Slack: When a new conversation is created in Help Scout with the tag 'urgent', a new high-priority task is created in Grist, and the support lead is notified via a Slack channel message.
Help Scout + Grist + Google Sheets: When a Help Scout conversation's thread is updated, the update is recorded in Grist. Weekly, this Grist data is used to update a Google Sheet to track support ticket resolutions.
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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 Grist
Use Grist in Latenode to build custom data dashboards and manage complex data sets within your automation workflows. Trigger flows based on Grist updates, or write data back to Grist after processing. Add custom logic with JavaScript and scale without per-step fees, creating powerful data-driven automations.
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FAQ Help Scout and Grist
How can I connect my Help Scout account to Grist using Latenode?
To connect your Help Scout account to Grist 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 Grist accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Grist with new Help Scout conversations?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor simplifies this, letting you track customer interactions in Grist for reporting, all without coding. Analyze trends effortlessly.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Help Scout with Grist?
Integrating Help Scout with Grist allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Create new Grist records from new Help Scout conversations.
- Update existing Grist records with Help Scout conversation data.
- Trigger Help Scout actions based on changes in Grist.
- Synchronize customer data between Help Scout and Grist.
- Analyze Help Scout data within Grist using custom formulas.
Can I use JavaScript functions to transform Help Scout data?
Yes! Latenode allows custom JavaScript functions to manipulate Help Scout data, enabling advanced transformations beyond standard integrations.
Are there any limitations to the Help Scout and Grist integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits imposed by Help Scout and Grist may affect high-volume workflows.
- Complex data transformations might require custom JavaScript coding.
- Real-time synchronization depends on the polling interval configured.