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Select a trigger from Actionstep

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Actionstep, a trigger could be "New Matter."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Xero

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Xero, the action could be "Add Items to Existing Sales Invoice."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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With Zapier, you can integrate everything from basic data entry to end-to-end processes. Here are some of the business-critical workflows that people automate with Zapier.

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

With Zapier, you can automate every part of your lead funnel and give yourself the best chance at converting leads. Automate everything from lead capture to outreach to reporting—and close more deals as a result.

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Support reps can't be productive when they have to track down crucial information for every incident or ticket. With Zapier, you can automatically send your reps the context they need to resolve tickets quickly and create a seamless customer experience.

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The days of manually exporting and importing data are over. With Zapier, you can send data where it needs to go, in the format you need it—so you can centralize your data and unlock more insights.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Matter
Triggers when an action/matter is created.
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New File Note
Triggers when a new file note is created.
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Matter Step Changed
Triggers when a step change occurs on an action/matter.
Trigger
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Updated Matter
Triggers when an existing Matter is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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- Assigned to Participant ID
- Action Type
  Required
- Action Name
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- File Reference
- Priority
- File Note
- Import External Reference
Action
Write

- Matter
  Required
- Note Text
  Required
Action
Write
- Rate Sheet
- Assigned To
  Required
- Matter
  Required
- Task Name
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- Priority
- Due Date
  Required
- Actual Hours
  Required
- Billable Hours
  Required
- Started Date/Time
- Completed Date/Time
- Description
Action
Write

- Date
- Description
- Actual Hours
  Required
- Billable Hours
  Required
- Rate Sheet
- Matter
  Required
Action
Write
- File Note Id
  Required
- Note Content
  Required
Action
Write
- Matter
  Required
- Assign to Participant Id
- Name
- Action Status
  Required
- Reference
- Priority
- Import External Reference
Action
Write
- Task Id
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- Priority
- Assigned To
  Required
- Due Date
- Actual Hours
  Required
- Billable Hours
  Required
- Completed Date/Time
Action
Write
- Custom Field Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Custom Field Id
  Required
- Matter Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search property
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Assigned to Participant ID
- Action Type
  Required
- Action Name
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- File Reference
- Priority
- File Note
- Import External Reference
Action
Search or write
- Search property
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Indentity Type
  Required
- Company/Business Name
  Required
- Salutation
- First Name
- Middle Name(s)
- Last Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Preferred Name
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Occupation
- Birthday
- Date of Death
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Division ID
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Search or write
- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- Type
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
- Payment_type
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
- Payment_type
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Organization
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
- Note
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Credit Note ID
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
- Amount
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- From Account
  Required
- To Account
  Required
- Amount
  Required
- Date
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Date
- Expiry
- Quote Number
- Reference
- Theme
- Title
- Summary
- Currency
- Amounts Are
- Terms
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact_name
  Required
- Primary Person - Email
- Action Status
  Required
- Date
- Due_date
- Currency
- URL
  Required
- Attachment
- Branding_theme
- Number
- Line_items_type
- Item Code
- Line_description
  Required
- Line_quantity
  Required
- Line_unit_amount
  Required
- Line_account_code
- Line_tax_type
- Line_tracking
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice_type
- Document ID or Number
  Required
- Paid To
  Required
- Date
- Currency_rate
- Amount
  Required
- Reference
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Date
- Delivery_date
- Order Number
- Reference
- Branding_theme
- Currency
- Tax_type
- Delivery_address
- Attention
- Telephone
- Delivery_instructions
- Attachments
- Action Status
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Purchase Order
  Required
- Contact
- Update Method for Line Items
- Date
- Delivery_date
- Line Amount Types
- Purchase Order Number
- Reference
- Branding Theme
- Currency
- Status
- Sent to Contact
- Delivery Address
- Attention To
- Telephone
- Delivery Instructions
- Expected_arrival_date
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Resource type
  Required
- File
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
  Required
Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
  Required
- Include Online Invoice URL
Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
  Required
Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
  Required
- Is Sold
  Required
- Is Purchased
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Item Code
  Required
Action
Search or write

New Matter Participant
Triggers when a participant/contact is added to an action/matter.
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New Contact
Triggers when a participant/contact is created.
Trigger
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Participant Type
  Required
- Participant
  Required
- Matter
  Required
Action
Write
- Company/Business Name
  Required
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Division ID
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Write
- Salutation
- First Name
- Middle Name(s)
- Last Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Preferred Name
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Occupation
- Birthday
- Date of Death
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Division ID
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Write
- Matter Id
  Required
- Date
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Quantity
- Unit price
  Required
- Includes Tax
  Required
- Tax Code Id
  Required
Action
Write
- Id
  Required
- Company/Business Name
  Required
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Write
- Id
  Required
- Salutation
- First Name
- Middle Name(s)
- Last Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Preferred Name
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Occupation
- Birthday
- Date of Death
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Write
- Custom Field Value Id
  Required
- Custom Field Value
  Required
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Tax Code
  Required
Action
Search
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search property
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search By
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Indentity Type
  Required
- Company/Business Name
  Required
- Salutation
- First Name
- Middle Name(s)
- Last Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Preferred Name
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Occupation
- Birthday
- Date of Death
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Division ID
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Search or write
- Keywords
  Required
- Indentity Type
  Required
- Company/Business Name
  Required
- Salutation
- First Name
- Middle Name(s)
- Last Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Preferred Name
- Physical Address - Line 1
- Physical Address - Line 2
- Physical Address - City
- Physical Address -State/Province
- Physical Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Physical Address - Country Code
  Required
- Mailing Address - Line 1
- Mailing Address - Line 2
- Mailing Address - City
- Mailing Address - State/Province
- Mailing Address - ZIP/Post Code
- Mailing Address - Country
  Required
- Phone 1 - Label
- Phone 1 - Country Code
- Phone 1 - Area Code
- Phone 1 - Number
- Phone 1 - Notes
- Fax Number
- SMS Number
- Email Address
- Website Address
- Occupation
- Birthday
- Date of Death
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Division ID
- Phone 2 - Label
- Phone 2 - Country Code
- Phone 2 - Area Code
- Phone 2 - Number
- Phone 2 - Notes
- Phone 3 - Label
- Phone 3 - Country Code
- Phone 3 - Area Code
- Phone 3 - Number
- Phone 3 - Notes
- Phone 4 - Label
- Phone 4 - Country Code
- Phone 4 - Area Code
- Phone 4 - Number
- Phone 4 - Notes
- Import External Reference
Action
Search or write
- Organization
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Organization
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Days_overdue
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Project State
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Action Status
  Required
- Change
- Contact
- Trigger_preference
- Copy
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Item Code
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Is Sold
  Required
- Sales Unit Price
- Sales Account
- Sales Tax Type
- Is Purchased
  Required
- Purchase Description
- Purchase Unit Price
- Purchase Account
- Purchase Tax Type
- Is Tracked
  Required
- Inventory Asset Account
- Cost of Goods Sold Account
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Transaction_type
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Bank Account
  Required
- Date
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Name
- Account_number
- Contact Requirements
- Primary Person - First Name
- Primary Person - Last Name
- Primary Person - Email
- Secondary Person - First Name
- Secondary Person - Last Name
- Secondary Person - Email
- Include secondary person in emails sent to contact?
- Phone - Country Code
- Phone - Area Code
- Phone Number
- Fax - Country Code
- Fax - Area Code
- Fax - Number
- Mobile - Country Code
- Mobile - Area Code
- Mobile - Number
- Direct Dial - Country Code
- Direct Dial - Area Code
- Direct Dial - Number
- Address__type_of
- Address - Attention
- Address - Line 1
- Address - Line 2
- Address - City/Town
- Address - State/Region
- Address - Postal/Zip Code
- Address - Country
- Tax_number
- Bank Account Number
- Groups
- Contact_number
- Company_number
- Payment Terms - Invoice Due (days)
- Payment Terms - Type for Sales Invoices
- Payment Terms - Bill Due (days)
- Payment Terms - Type for Purchase Invoices
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Type
- Contact
  Required
- Date
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Is Sold
  Required
- Is Purchased
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Item Code
  Required
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact_name
  Required
- Primary Person - Email
- Contact_account_number
- Primary Person - First Name
- Primary Person - Last Name
- Phone - Country Code
- Phone - Area Code
- Phone Number
- Fax - Country Code
- Fax - Area Code
- Fax - Number
- Mobile - Country Code
- Mobile - Area Code
- Mobile - Number
- Direct Dial - Country Code
- Direct Dial - Area Code
- Direct Dial - Number
- Contact Address Type
- Address - Attention
- Address - Line 1
- Address - Line 2
- Address - City/Town
- Address - State/Region
- Address - Postal/Zip Code
- Address - Country
- Contact_tax_number
- Bank Account Number
- Contact_number
- Action Status
  Required
- Date
- Due_date
- Currency
- URL
  Required
- Attachment
- Branding_theme
- Number
- Reference
- Sent_to_contact
- Line_items_type
- Item Code
- Line_description
  Required
- Line_quantity
  Required
- Line_unit_amount
  Required
- Discount %
- Discount Amount
- Line_account_code
- Line_tax_type
- Line_tracking
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Project Name
  Required
- Deadline for the project
- Project Estimate
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Repeated Invoice Schedule
- Invoice Creation: Frequency Type
  Required
- Invoice Creation: Frequency (Period)
  Required
- Due Date Type: Payment Terms
  Required
- Set Due Dates (Days)
  Required
- Start Date:
  Required
- End Date
- Action Status
  Required
- Currency
- Branding_theme
- Reference
- Mark as approved for sending?
- Email a copy to Sender?
- Include PDF
- Line_items_type
Action
Write
- Info
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
- Contact
  Required
- Status
- Date
- Due_date
- Expected_payment_date
- Reference
- Branding_theme
- URL
  Required
- Currency
- Sent_to_contact
- Attachments
- Document ID or Number
  Required
- Amounts Are
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
  Required
- Name
- Account_number
- Contact Requirements
- Primary Person - First Name
- Primary Person - Last Name
- Primary Person - Email
- Secondary Person - First Name
- Secondary Person - Last Name
- Secondary Person - Email
- Include secondary person in emails sent to contact?
- Phone - Country Code
- Phone - Area Code
- Phone Number
- Fax - Country Code
- Fax - Area Code
- Fax - Number
- Mobile - Country Code
- Mobile - Area Code
- Mobile - Number
- Direct Dial - Country Code
- Direct Dial - Area Code
- Direct Dial - Number
- Address__type_of
- Address - Attention
- Address - Line 1
- Address - Line 2
- Address - City/Town
- Address - State/Region
- Address - Postal/Zip Code
- Address - Country
- Tax_number
- Bank Account Number
- Groups
- Contact_number
- Company_number
- Payment Terms - Invoice Due (days)
- Payment Terms - Type for Sales Invoices
- Payment Terms - Bill Due (days)
- Payment Terms - Type for Purchase Invoices
Action
Search or write

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