Unito Two-Way Sync

Asana and Zendesk Integration: Deep, Bidirectional Sync

Sync every ticket, work item, and relationship bidirectionally between Asana and Zendesk. Deploy without engineering. Enterprise-grade security and scale.

  • Asana Technology Partner
  • 4.5 on G2
  • SOC 2 Type 2

How teams connect Asana and Zendesk

Pick the setup closest to yours. Zendesk tickets sync with any Asana task type.

  • Tasks
    Items sync both ways between Asana and Zendesk
    Tickets

    Send support tickets to project teams

    When a ticket is found in Zendesk, create a matching task in Asana and keep them in sync.

    Status, comments and attachments sync both ways, so support agents update the customer from the Zendesk ticket without chasing project teams in Asana.

  • Tasks
    Items sync both ways between Asana and Zendesk
    Tickets

    Collect customer feedback in project plans

    When a ticket is found in Zendesk, create a matching task in Asana and keep them in sync.

    Status and tags sync both ways, so project teams see what customers ask for under the same tags support agents use in Zendesk.

  • Tasks
    Items sync both ways between Asana and Zendesk
    Tickets

    Open a ticket when project work affects customers

    When a task is found in Asana, create a matching ticket in Zendesk and keep them in sync.

    Status and due dates update in Zendesk as project teams work in Asana, so support agents spot a slipping date before customers ask.

See every field Asana and Zendesk support

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Set up your Asana–Zendesk sync in simple steps

Connect your tools, choose what to sync, and launch your flow. No engineering required.

1

Connect your tools

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Define how data flows

Set flow conditions
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Set flow conditions

Review how fields map across tools
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Review how fields map across tools

Everything Unito syncs between Asana and Zendesk

Choose which tool creates new items and which way each field syncs, so Zendesk tickets can create Asana tasks while status, comments and attachments update both ways. Set rules on field values to decide which tickets and tasks sync.

Asana

Supported object types

  • Tasks
  • Subtasks
  • Milestones
  • Projects
  • Portfolios
  • + All task types

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Subtasks
  • Dependencies
  • Hierarchies
  • Rich text

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Task name
  • Description
  • Status
  • Assignee
  • Due date
  • Start date
  • Tag
  • Blocking
  • Comment
  • Parent
  • Section
  • Subtask
  • Attachment

One-way (read only)

  • Task type
  • Project
  • Created by
  • Workspace
  • Completed at
  • Actual time
  • Completed by
  • Completion date
  • Created at
  • Link to task
  • Updated at
  • Task ID


Zendesk

Supported object types

  • Tickets

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Problem and incident tickets
  • Rich text

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Subject
  • Status
  • Assignee
  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Tags
  • Attachment
  • Comment
  • Requester
  • Group
  • Collaborators
  • Email CCs
  • Followers
  • Problem
  • Ticket form

One-way (read only)

  • Submitter
  • Link to ticket
  • Ticket type
  • Ticket number
  • Created at
  • Updated at

Real-time data sync with full control, no coding required

Custom sync rules

Use intuitive rules (conditions or filters) to determine exactly what data to sync, such as task assignee, project status, ticket priority, organization, and more.

Deep field configurability

Configure your data flow field by field. Map any native or custom fields — including Asana custom fields and Zendesk ticket fields — and define flow direction for each, with item matching to prevent duplicates.

Full relationship support

Sync hierarchies and lookup fields across tools, keeping linked tasks, sub-tasks, parent tickets, and follower context fully intact across Asana and Zendesk.

Historical data sync

Sync historical records from any point in time, across even the largest datasets. Unito is purpose-built for enterprise-scale alignment across all your tools.

Comment & attachment support

Sync comments and attachments across Asana and Zendesk — including public replies and internal notes — so support agents and project teams always have full context, wherever they work.

Live data transformation

Transform data in real time with transformers to combine fields, convert HTML to text, extract values, or apply custom string logic through JSON settings.

Enterprise-grade sync without the enterprise-grade complexity

Enterprise integration tools handle service-to-project workflows at scale, but they demand certification, scripting, and multi-week rollouts. Unito handles the same workflows between Asana and Zendesk with rules anyone on the team can configure.

Abstracted complexity

Connect Asana and Zendesk with an intuitive, out-of-the-box solution that allows for full configurability of your integration. No custom logic, scripting, or engineering-led setup required.
Abstracted complexity

Lower total cost of ownership

Most iPaaS tools drive up cost with long rollouts and heavy upkeep. Unito lowers TCO with fast time to value, and no specialized headcount to maintain or scale integrations.
Lower total cost of ownership

Scalability and resilience

Maintain real-time data consistency across datasets of any size. Unito's auto-scaling, intelligent API throttling and automatic recovery ensure uptime even during peak loads and tool downtimes.
Scalability and resilience
Abstracted complexity
Lower total cost of ownership
Scalability and resilience

Enterprise-grade control and reliability

Unito is designed to meet the highest standards of security and performance.

AICPA SOC 2 for Service Organizations

SOC 2 Type 2 certified

GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act compliance

GDPR and CCPA compliant

  • SSO
  • Secure from end to end
  • Access controls and flow permissions
  • Centralized monitoring tools
  • No data stored by Unito

See how you can sync Asana and Zendesk with Unito

Book time with an integration expert who can help solve your specific workflow integration challenges.

What to expect

  • A 15-30 min call to assess your workflow and integration needs
  • A solutions overview of Unito’s sync platform
  • Hands-on help to get started and support your evaluation

Frequently asked questions about Asana and Zendesk

How do I set up the Asana + Zendesk integration?

Unito links Zendesk tickets to Asana tasks and keeps them in bidirectional sync. For a full setup walkthrough, see our Asana + Zendesk integration guide.

Do internal notes from Zendesk stay private when synced to Asana?

Yes, when configured that way. Internal notes and public replies map to separate fields. Flow rules control which one syncs and where, so customer-facing context stays clean.

Will the sync break if the Asana custom fields change?

No. Flows reference fields by ID, so renaming fields in either tool doesn’t break the connection. New fields can be added to a flow at any time without rebuilding it.

Do custom fields map between Asana and Zendesk, and in which direction?

Yes. Unito maps custom fields by type, such as date to date or number to number, and most types can also map into a text field. Each mapping is set one-way or two-way on its own, though some fields are forced one-way when the other tool has no equivalent.

Can I sync only some Zendesk tickets or Asana tasks rather than everything?

Yes. Rules limit a flow to items matching specific tags, assignees or statuses, and every condition on a rule must be met for an item to sync. Rules can also trigger actions, such as auto-assigning a synced task to a specific person.

Do comments and attachments carry across between Asana and Zendesk?

Yes. Comments and attachments sync both ways between Zendesk tickets and Asana tasks. For most connectors only new comments sync, not later edits. Synced comments post under the account of whoever set up the flow by default, with the original commenter’s name shown in the comment.

Does setting up the Asana + Zendesk integration require a developer or API work?

No. Unito is a no-code, point-and-click setup, and a flow between Zendesk tickets and Asana tasks can be built in minutes without any coding knowledge.

About Asana

Asana is a leading work management platform that helps teams organize, track, and manage their work. From simple task lists to complex project portfolios, Asana gives teams the clarity they need to move faster.

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About Zendesk

Zendesk is a customer service platform that centralizes support tickets, live chat, and customer conversations across email, social, and messaging channels. Support teams use it to manage customer requests and maintain service quality at scale.

Learn more about Unito's Zendesk integrations ↗
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