QuickBooks Online
ShipStation
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects QuickBooks Online + ShipStation

Create ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect QuickBooks Online and ShipStation

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.

QuickBooks Online and ShipStation can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices
Workflow diagram: QuickBooks Online + ShipStation integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online

New Invoice in QuickBooks Online

Triggered when you add a new invoice (with line item support).

Then this action happens in ShipStation

ShipStation

Create Order in ShipStation

Creates a new order.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect QuickBooks Online and ShipStation to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect QuickBooks Online to Zapier.

    Connect QuickBooks Online to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your QuickBooks Online account, using QuickBooks Online credentials.

  • Connect ShipStation to Zapier.

    Connect ShipStation to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your ShipStation account, using ShipStation 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 QuickBooks Online

    Set up a Trigger action for QuickBooks Online

    Choose the following trigger: New Invoice (Triggered when you add a new invoice (with line item support).).

  • Then set up an Action for ShipStation

    Then set up an Action for ShipStation

    Choose this action: Create Order (Creates a new order.).

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 QuickBooks Online and ShipStation.

  • 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 ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices!

Supported triggers and actions

  • QuickBooks Online

    New customer

    Triggered when you add a new customer.

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  • QuickBooks Online

    New invoice

    Triggered when you add a new invoice.

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  • QuickBooks Online

    New payment

    Triggered when a payment is received (with line item support).

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  • QuickBooks Online

    New event

    Triggers when a new event is created.

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  • QuickBooks Online

    New estimate

    Triggered when you add a new estimate.

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  • QuickBooks Online

    New sales receipt

    Triggered when a new sales receipt is added (with line item support).

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  • ShipStation

    Create order

    Creates a new order.

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  • ShipStation

    Get order

    Retrieves a single order from the database.

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  • ShipStation

    Update order

    Updates an existing order. Only orders in an open status in ShipStation (awaiting_payment, awaiting_shipment, and on_hold) can be updated through this method. This call DOES NOT currently support partial updates. The entire resource must be provided in the body of the request.

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  • ShipStation

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

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  • ShipStation

    Add funds

    Adds funds to a carrier account using the payment information on file.

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  • ShipStation

    Add tag to order

    Adds a tag to an order.

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Apps you need

ShipStation

ShipStation

Ecommerce

A streamlined eCommerce shipping solution

ShipStation simplifies eCommerce order fulfillment by consolidating orders from multiple sales channels and streamlining shipping across popular carriers and marketplaces. Automate tasks, save time and start shipping in minutes with our top-rated shipping software.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.