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.
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QuickBooks Online and ShipStation can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in QuickBooks Online
Triggers when you add a new invoice (with line item support).
Then this action happens in ShipStation
Creates a new order.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices.
Part I
First, we need to connect QuickBooks Online and ShipStation to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect QuickBooks Online to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your QuickBooks Online account, using QuickBooks Online credentials.
Connect ShipStation to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your ShipStation account, using ShipStation credentials.
Part II
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
Choose the following trigger: New Invoice (Triggers when you add a new invoice (with line item support).).
Then set up an Action for ShipStation
Choose this action: Create Order (Creates a new order.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
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 your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create ShipStation order from QuickBooks invoices!
Triggers when you add a new customer.
Triggers when you add a new invoice.
Triggers when a payment is received (with line item support).
Triggers when a new event is created.
Triggers when you add a new estimate.
Triggers when a new sales receipt is added (with line item support).
Creates a new order.
Retrieves a single order from the database.
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.
This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.
Adds funds to a carrier account using the payment information on file.
Adds a tag to an order.
QuickBooks Online alternatives
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