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Import new and historic ticket events to PostHog. However, only the Date Type User Field is currently supported.

Requirements

This requires either PostHog Cloud, or a self-hosted PostHog instance running version 1.30.0 or later.

Not running 1.30.0? Find out how to update your self-hosted PostHog deployment!

You'll also need a Zendesk account, with admin access.

Limitations

The Zendesk API has a limit of 400 hits/min. If you have higher ingestion than that, please contact Zendesk.

Installation

Make sure to use your Zendesk Admin Account to perform the below activities.

  • Head Over to Zendesk's Admin section -> Settings -> Account.
  • In the Branding section, scroll down to Subdomain and find your subdomain there.
  • Head to the Admin Section -> Channels -> API.
  • In Settings, follow the below steps:
    • Turn On Token Access.
    • Click on Add API Token.
    • Give it some name like PostHog.
    • Copy the Token(You won't be able to see it later).
    • Save the Token.

Next, Head to the Admin section -> Manage -> User Fields. Click Add Fields and follow the steps below.

  • Give Name
  • Select Type Date.
  • Add field key, (you will be required to share this key in PostHog while setting up)
  • Click Save.

Configuration

FAQ

Is the source code for this app available?

PostHog is open-source and so are all apps on the platform. The source code is available on GitHub.

Who created this app?

This app was created by the community. We'd like to thank Sandeep Guptan and Himanshu Garg for creating this, as well as for all the other support and feedback. Thank you, both!

Who maintains this app?

This app is maintained by the community. If you have issues with the app not functioning as intended, please let us know!

What if I have feedback on this app?

We love feature requests and feedback! Please tell us what you think! to tell us what you think.

What if my question isn't answered above?

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