eBay
Xero
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects eBay + Xero

Create Xero contacts from new eBay orders

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect eBay and Xero

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

eBay and Xero can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Xero contacts from new eBay orders
Workflow diagram: eBay + Xero integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in eBay

eBay

New Order in eBay

Triggers when a new order is made.

Then this action happens in Xero

Xero

Create/Update Contact in Xero

Creates a new contact or updates a contact if a contact already exists.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Xero contacts from new eBay orders.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect eBay and Xero to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect eBay to Zapier.

    Connect eBay to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your eBay account, using eBay credentials.

  • Connect Xero to Zapier.

    Connect Xero to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Xero account, using Xero credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for eBay

    Set up a Trigger action for eBay

    Choose the following trigger: New Order (Triggers when a new order is made.).

  • Then set up an Action for Xero

    Then set up an Action for Xero

    Choose this action: Create/Update Contact (Creates a new contact or updates a contact if a contact already exists.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between eBay and Xero.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create Xero contacts from new eBay orders!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Xero

    New sales invoice (legacy)

    Triggers when you add a new sales invoice. (Accounts Receivable).

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  • Xero

    New contact

    Triggers when you add a new contact.

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  • Xero

    New contact (legacy)

    Triggers when you add a new contact.

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  • Xero

    New payment

    Triggers when you receive a new payment.

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  • Xero

    New bill

    Triggers when you add a new bill. (Accounts Payable).

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  • Xero

    New quote

    Triggers when a new quote is created.

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  • eBay

    Find an order

    Search for an order.

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  • eBay

    Get an order

    Retrieves order information by ID.

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  • eBay

    Get a shipping fulfillment

    Retrieves details of a shipping fulfillment.

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  • eBay

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

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  • eBay

    List shipping fulfillments

    Retrieves a list of shipping fulfillments by order ID.

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  • eBay

    Search orders

    Searches for orders.

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Apps you need

Xero

Xero

Accounting

Online accounting software for expenses tracking, invoices, and bookkeeping

Zapier

Zapier

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