Overview
Actions in Z360 allow you to automate workflows and connect third-party services, helping streamline processes and improve team productivity. This tutorial demonstrates how to create actions, configure their settings, and link a wide variety of external integrations to enhance your workflow. By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to add actions, set up API endpoints, and integrate popular third-party tools like Google services, QuickBooks, ClickUp, and more.Create a New Action
- Open Actions Menu
Click the Actions menu from your Z360 dashboard to begin configuring a new action. - Select Add Action
Click Add Action to start the process of creating a new workflow action.
Configure Action Details
- Enter Action Name
Provide a name for the action that clearly describes its purpose. - Access Action Description
Click on the Action Description field to add a detailed description of what the action will do.
Configure API Endpoint
- Open Endpoint Configuration
Click here to proceed to the Endpoint Configuration section where you will define the API connection details. - Select Endpoint Field
In the Enter endpoint here field, specify the API endpoint URL for the third-party service you are connecting to.
Set Up Action Arguments
- Open Argument Settings
Click here to configure arguments required for the action. - Select New Argument
Click New to create a new argument for the action. - Open Argument Details
Click on the newly created argument to configure additional settings. - Access Argument Description
Click Argument Description to define the purpose of the argument in the action. - Open Additional Settings
Click Additional Settings to configure further options for the argument.
Add Headers for API Integration
- Select Header Key Field
Click Key to specify the header key for the API request. - Enter Authorization Key
Enter the Authorization Key or token required for the API request. - Select Header Value Field
Click Value to enter the corresponding value for the header key. - Open Another Header Key
Click here to add another header key if needed. - Select Header Key and Value
Repeat the process for any additional header keys and values needed for the API connection.
Finalize and Create the Action
- Create the Action
Once all the details are entered, click Create Action to save your new action configuration.
Review and Edit Actions
- View Existing Actions
Click View Actions to see a list of actions you’ve already configured. - Edit an Action
Click Edit to modify the settings of an existing action.
Integrate External Services
- Open Integrations Menu
Click Integrations to manage connections with external services. - Add New Integration
Click + Integrate to begin adding a new external integration. Z360 offers access to 40+ third-party tools such as: - Google Services (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, etc.)
- QuickBooks for accounting and invoicing
- ClickUp for project management
- Trello for task management
- Slack for team communication
- Salesforce for CRM
- Zendesk for customer service
- HubSpot for marketing automation
- Stripe for payment processing
- Zapier to connect over 2,000 apps and automate workflows
- Facebook Ads, Instagram, and more for social media integrations
Benefits of Integrated Actions
Z360 allows you to seamlessly connect over 40 different third-party services to automate tasks and improve team collaboration. By linking external tools directly to your workflows, you can:- Automate data transfer: Sync data between tools like Google Sheets, QuickBooks, and ClickUp automatically.
- Trigger actions: Set up actions in Z360 that automatically trigger based on activities in external apps, such as creating a new task in Trello when a sales inquiry is submitted.
- Centralize communication: Integrate Slack or Zendesk to manage team communications and support tickets within Z360, ensuring no customer request goes unnoticed.
- Increase productivity: Automate repetitive tasks like sending out emails with Mailchimp, updating CRM records in Salesforce, or scheduling meetings through Google Calendar.
Manage Integrated Actions
- View Actions Post-Integration
Once the integration is set up, click View Actions to review the actions linked to the external service. You’ll see a list of all integrated tools and the actions that have been configured. - Remove Integrated Actions
If you no longer need an integration, you can easily remove integrated actions. Click Delete or Disconnect to stop syncing data with the third-party service.
Tips
- Integrate Essential Tools: Make sure to link tools that are critical to your workflow (e.g., CRM, project management, and communication tools) to centralize your work in Z360.
- Test Integrations: After setting up integrations, test to ensure that data is syncing properly between Z360 and external services.
- Use Zapier for More Connections (Invite only): With Zapier, you can connect Z360 to even more apps, automating complex workflows without needing code.
- Monitor Active Integrations: Regularly review your integrations to ensure they are active and functioning as expected.
