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Sync Gmail messages to Zendesk tickets and log in Google Sheets

This automation workflow helps email-driven businesses convert incoming Gmail messages into support tickets in Zendesk, while synchronizing a detailed log of each transaction in a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

By automating the process from inbox to ticketing system, users can streamline their customer support operations, gain visibility into their workflow, and ensure consistent tracking of email-based inquiries.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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What this template does

  • Extracts email messages from a Gmail inbox and converts them into Zendesk tickets
  • Normalizes email data, including sender, subject, and body, to populate Zendesk ticket fields
  • Logs detailed transaction records in a Google Sheets spreadsheet for workflow visibility
  • Filters out automated responses or non-customer emails to focus on genuine support requests
  • Generates a comprehensive record of email-based support interactions in a searchable spreadsheet

How it works

1
Trigger

Fetch new emails from Gmail inbox

The workflow starts by fetching new emails from the user's Gmail inbox. This triggers the automation to process each incoming message.

2
Logic

Normalize email data

The workflow then extracts key fields from the Gmail message, such as the sender, subject, body, and any attachments. This normalized email data will be used in the subsequent actions.

3
Action

Create Zendesk ticket

Next, the normalized email data is used to automatically create a new support ticket in the user's Zendesk account. This ensures each incoming customer inquiry is logged and tracked in the ticketing system.

4
Action

Log ticket details to Google Sheets

Finally, the workflow formats the ticket details (e.g. ticket ID, subject, status) and appends or updates the corresponding row in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. This provides a comprehensive audit log of all email-driven support transactions.

Setup guide

1

Add Gmail credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Gmail credential by connecting your Gmail account via OAuth.

2

Configure Gmail Trigger node

In the Latenode builder, add a Gmail Trigger node. Configure it to fetch new emails from the desired Gmail label.

3

Add Zendesk credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Zendesk credential by entering your Zendesk API key or connecting via OAuth.

4

Create Zendesk Ticket node

In the Latenode builder, add a Zendesk node and configure it to create new tickets using the data from the Gmail Trigger.

5

Connect Google Sheets

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Google Sheets credential by connecting your Google account. Then, in the Latenode builder, add a Google Sheets node and configure it to log the ticket details to the desired spreadsheet and sheet.

Requirements

Gmail account with inbox access
Zendesk account with API access and ability to create tickets
Google Sheets account with API access and ability to create and update spreadsheets
Latenode workspace with access to Gmail, Zendesk, and Google Sheets integrations

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