How to connect Help Scout and Odoo
Create a New Scenario to Connect Help Scout and Odoo
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 Odoo will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Help Scout or Odoo, 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.


Help Scout

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 Odoo Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Help Scout node, select Odoo from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Odoo.


Help Scout
⚙
Odoo

Authenticate Odoo
Now, click the Odoo node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Odoo settings. Authentication allows you to use Odoo through Latenode.
Configure the Help Scout and Odoo 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 Odoo 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.

JavaScript
⚙
AI Anthropic Claude 3
⚙
Odoo
Trigger on Webhook
⚙

Help Scout
⚙
⚙
Iterator
⚙
Webhook response

Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Help Scout, Odoo, 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 Odoo integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Help Scout and Odoo (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 Odoo
Help Scout + Odoo + Slack: When a new conversation is started in Help Scout, fetch product information from Odoo using the information in the conversation. Then, post a message to a designated Slack channel including the Help Scout conversation details and the relevant Odoo product data.
Help Scout + Odoo + Gmail: When a Help Scout conversation is closed, retrieve relevant invoice details from Odoo based on the customer information from Help Scout. Then, send an email to the customer via Gmail with a summary of their invoice details.
Help Scout and Odoo integration alternatives

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.
Related categories
About Odoo
Automate Odoo tasks like creating invoices or updating inventory based on triggers from other apps. Latenode lets you connect Odoo to your workflows without code, adding logic and routing data as needed. Integrate Odoo with marketing tools, payment gateways, or CRMs for streamlined processes using Latenode's visual, scalable platform.
Similar apps
Related categories
See how Latenode works
FAQ Help Scout and Odoo
How can I connect my Help Scout account to Odoo using Latenode?
To connect your Help Scout account to Odoo 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 Odoo accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically create Odoo invoices from Help Scout conversations?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate invoice creation based on Help Scout tags, ensuring accounting is always up-to-date. Enjoy faster, error-free financial workflows.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Help Scout with Odoo?
Integrating Help Scout with Odoo allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically creating new Odoo contacts from new Help Scout customers.
- Updating customer information in Odoo based on Help Scout conversations.
- Triggering Odoo actions based on Help Scout tag assignments.
- Sending Odoo invoice details directly to Help Scout conversations.
- Creating Odoo tasks for support requests in Help Scout.
HowsecureisHelpScout+OdoointegrationviaLatenodewithsensitivecustomerdata?
Latenode uses secure authentication protocols and encrypts data. You have full control over data shared between Help Scout and Odoo, maximizing your privacy.
Are there any limitations to the Help Scout and Odoo integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex data transformations may require JavaScript knowledge.
- Bulk data imports beyond API limits might require batch processing.
- Custom field mappings need to be configured manually.