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Xero
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Upwork + Xero

Create Xero Sales Invoices for new Upwork messages

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Upwork and Xero

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.

Diagram

Create Xero Sales Invoices for new Upwork messages
Workflow diagram: Upwork + Xero integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Upwork

Upwork

New Message in Upwork

Triggers when a new message is sent to a room.

Then this action happens in Xero

Xero

Create Sales Invoice in Xero

Creates a new sales invoice (Accounts Receivable).

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Xero Sales Invoices for new Upwork messages.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Upwork to Zapier.

    Connect Upwork to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Upwork account, using Upwork 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 Upwork

    Set up a Trigger action for Upwork

    Choose the following trigger: New Message (Triggers when a new message is sent to a room.).

  • 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).).

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 Upwork 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 Sales Invoices for new Upwork messages!

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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  • Upwork

    Message room

    Sends a message to a room.

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  • Upwork

    New message

    Triggers when a new message is sent to a room.

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  • Upwork

    List rooms

    This is a hidden list, and is used to get list of rooms for the Upwork user

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  • Upwork

    List teams

    This is a hidden list, and is used to get list of teams for the Upwork user

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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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