Create Cloudflare DNS records for new Zendesk users
Turn new customer onboarding into a ready-to-use subdomain without manual DNS work.
Trigger
New User Created
Triggered when a new user is created in Zendesk.
Action
Create DNS record
Tool to create a new dns record within a specific zone. use after obtaining the zone id to programmatically add dns entries.
Why this helps
New users wait while someone copies onboarding details into DNS consoles.
- Shortens onboarding handoffs
- Keeps DNS creation consistent
- Reduces context switching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Zendesk and Cloudflare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation and describe the subdomain convention and DNS values in one instruction.
- 3Pick the Zendesk New User Created trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should be sent, then test with one real user.
Questions about this workflow
Does Notis invent the DNS values?
No. Your instruction must provide the naming convention and values or explain where Notis should obtain them.
Can I review each record before creation?
Yes. Ask Notis to report the proposed zone, name and content before calling the Cloudflare action.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Zendesk to Cloudflare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Zendesk triggers
Cloudflare actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create DNS record
Tool to create a new dns record within a specific zone. use after obtaining the zone id to programmatically add dns entries.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create WAF List
Tool to create a new empty waf list for the account. use after confirming the account id. example: create list(account id="<id>", kind="ip", name="blocklist")
New User Created
Triggered when a new user is created in Zendesk.
Create Zone
Tool to create a new zone. use after confirming account id when adding a domain to cloudflare.
New Zendesk Ticket
Triggers when a new ticket is created in a specified Zendesk view.
Delete DNS Record
Tool to delete a dns record within a specific zone. use after confirming zone and record ids. example: "delete dns record 372e6795... from zone 023e105f4ecef..."
Delete WAF List
Tool to delete a waf list. use when you need to remove a list after verifying no filters reference it. example: delete list(account id="<account id>", list id="<list id>")
Delete Zone
Tool to delete a zone. use after confirming the zone identifier to permanently remove a dns zone from your cloudflare account. example: delete zone(zone identifier="023e105f4ecef8ad9ca31a8372d0c353")
List WAF Lists
Tool to fetch all waf lists (no items) for an account. use after confirming account id.
List Account Members
Tool to list members of a given cloudflare account. use after confirming the account id.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Zendesk and Cloudflare, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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