> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getmesa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getmesa.com/connect/helpscout.md).

# Help Scout

## Connection

When you're setting up your first workflow with Help Scout, you will need to create a [Connection](https://docs.getmesa.com/going-further/credentials) in order to connect MESA with Help Scout.

<figure><img src="https://3425906282-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1H6u1HQc3Iew7ATmmiCi%2Fuploads%2FtpeKN0XN3BvhNmp2HgP7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=dc3188a9-9fe9-4bc1-a238-3ad0b3b857f2" alt="Screenshot of a MESA workflow Help Scout step connection panel. Spotlight the Connect with Help Scout button."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To link your Help Scout account, click Connect with Help Scout and enter your login details. Then, click to Authorize your Help Scout account with MESA.