Shopify
Xero
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Shopify + Xero

Create Xero invoices for new Shopify paid orders

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Shopify 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.

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

Diagram

Create Xero invoices for new Shopify paid orders
Workflow diagram: Shopify + Xero integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Shopify

Shopify

New Paid Order in Shopify

Triggers whenever a new purchase is "paid". You can choose a different order status like pending or refunded (with line item support).

Then these actions happen in Shopify and Shopify

Xero

Create Sales Invoice in Xero

Creates a new sales invoice (Accounts Receivable).

Shopify

New Paid Order in Shopify

Triggers when an order is paid (with line item support).

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Xero invoices for new Shopify paid orders.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Shopify to Zapier.

    Connect Shopify to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Shopify account, using Shopify 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 Shopify

    Set up a Trigger action for Shopify

    Choose the following trigger: New Paid Order (Triggers whenever a new purchase is "paid". You can choose a different order status like pending or refunded (with line item support).).

  • Then set up an Action for Xero

    Then set up an Action for Xero

    Choose this action: Create Sales Invoice (Creates a new sales invoice (Accounts Receivable).).

  • Then set up another Action for Shopify

    Choose this action: New Paid Order (Triggers when an order is paid (with line item support).).

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 Shopify 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 invoices for new Shopify paid orders!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Shopify

    New customer

    Triggers when a new customer is added to your Shopify account.

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  • Shopify

    New order

    Triggers when a new purchase is made (only open orders) (with line item support).

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  • Shopify

    New paid order

    Triggers whenever a new purchase is "paid". You can choose a different order status like pending or refunded.

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  • Shopify

    New abandoned cart

    Triggers whenever a cart is "abandoned" (only open carts) (with line item support).

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  • Shopify

    Watch orders

    Triggers when a new order is added.

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  • Shopify

    New order (any status)

    Triggers when a new purchase is made (of any order status).

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  • Xero

    Create sales invoice

    Creates a new sales invoice (Accounts Receivable).

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  • Xero

    Create/update contact

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

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  • Xero

    Create bill

    Creates a new bill (Accounts Payable).

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  • Xero

    Create payment

    Applies a payment to an invoice.

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  • Xero

    Send sales invoice by email

    Send Sales Invoice by Email

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  • Xero

    Create a contact

    Creates a new contact.

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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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