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1. Choose a Trigger

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2. Choose an Action

The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Email by Zapier

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Email by Zapier, a trigger could be "New Inbound Email."

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Xero integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Email by Zapier and Xero

How do I set up an Email by Zapier trigger to integrate with Xero?

To set up an Email by Zapier trigger for integrating with Xero, first, create a new zap and choose 'Email by Zapier' as the trigger app. Select the trigger event, such as receiving a new inbound email. Then, connect your Xero account as the action app where you can define actions like creating a new invoice or bill.

Can I send automated emails from Xero invoices using Email by Zapier?

Yes, you can automate sending emails from Xero invoices using our integration. Create a Zap where 'Xero' is the trigger app with an event like 'New Invoice', and 'Email by Zapier' as the action app to send an email each time a new invoice is generated.

What types of data can be sent from Email by Zapier to Xero?

Data sent from Email by Zapier to Xero can include information extracted from emails such as contact details, transaction descriptions, and amounts. This data can be used in actions like creating new contacts or sales within your Xero account.

Are there limitations on email attachments in Email by Zapier when integrated with Xero?

While you can automate processes involving attachments in Email by Zapier when linking to Xero, there are size limits on these attachments. Ensure your attachment does not exceed 10MB and always test the zap for reliable integration.

How often does the integration between Email by Zapier and Xero run?

The frequency depends on your plan. On our free plan, Zaps check for new data every 15 minutes while paid plans offer faster checking intervals ranging from 5 minutes downwards according to specific tiers.

Can I customize the subject line of automated emails sent through Email by Zapier with Xero data?

Yes, during setup of your zap action in 'Email by Zapier', you can insert dynamic data fields from the Xero application like invoice numbers or client names directly into your email’s subject line.

Is it possible to update existing records in Xero using data from received emails through Email by Zapier?

Our integration supports creating new records rather than updating existing ones directly through email triggers. However, workarounds involving additional applications or steps in multi-step Zaps might achieve similar outcomes depending on your needs.

Connect Email by Zapier and Xero to integrate crucial parts of your business

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.

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Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Measuring campaign performance across platforms can get chaotic. Plus, digging up the right metrics costs you precious time and effort. With Zapier, you can create a centralized view of your performance, skillfully manage your lists, and ensure your campaigns drive ROI across the business.

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Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

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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Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

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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Resolve incidents faster with automation

Your technical support team wants to focus on tech tickets rather than admin work. With Zapier, you can automate everything from ticket creation to routing to inter-team communication—eliminating friction from incident management and increasing speed to resolution.

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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.

- Email Address
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- To
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- Subject
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- Body (HTML or Plain)
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- Attachment
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Cc
- Bcc
- Force Linebreaks?
- Enable read receipts?
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- Organization
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Scheduled
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- Organization
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- Status
- Type
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Scheduled
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- Organization
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- Payment_type
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Scheduled
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- Organization
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- Status
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Scheduled
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- Organization
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- Payment_type
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- Organization
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- Organization
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- Organization
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- Invoice ID
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- Note
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Write
- Organization
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- Credit Note ID
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- Invoice ID
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- Amount
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Write
- Organization
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- From Account
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- To Account
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- Amount
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- Date
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Write
- Organization
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- Contact
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- Date
- Expiry
- Quote Number
- Reference
- Theme
- Title
- Summary
- Currency
- Amounts Are
- Terms
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- Organization
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- Invoice ID
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- Organization
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- Contact_name
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- Primary Person - Email
- Status
- Date
- Due_date
- Currency
- Url
- Attachment
- Branding_theme
- Number
- Line_items_type
- Item Code
- Line_description
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- Line_quantity
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- Line_unit_amount
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- Line_account_code
- Line_tax_type
- Line_tracking
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- Organization
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- Invoice_type
- Document ID or Number
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- Paid To
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- Date
- Currency_rate
- Amount
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- Reference
Action
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- Organization
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- Contact
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- Date
- Delivery_date
- Order Number
- Reference
- Branding_theme
- Currency
- Tax_type
- Delivery_address
- Attention
- Telephone
- Delivery_instructions
- Attachments
- Status
Action
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- Organization
  Required
- Purchase Order
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- 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
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- Organization
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- Resource type
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- Attachment
Action
Write
- Organization
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- Search_by
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Action
Search
- Organization
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- Search_by
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- Include Online Invoice URL
Action
Search
- Organization
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- Search_by
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Action
Search
- Organization
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- Search_by
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- Is Sold
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- Is Purchased
  Required
- Name
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- Item Code
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Search or write

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- Organization
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- Organization
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- Organization
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- Days_overdue
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- Organization
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- Project State
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- Organization
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- Status
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- Status
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- Status
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- Contact
- Trigger_preference
- Copy
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- Organization
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- Invoice
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- Organization
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- Item Code
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- Name
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- Description
- Is Sold
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- Sales Unit Price
- Sales Account
- Sales Tax Type
- Is Purchased
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- Purchase Description
- Purchase Unit Price
- Purchase Account
- Purchase Tax Type
- Is Tracked
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- Inventory Asset Account
- Cost of Goods Sold Account
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- Organization
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- Transaction_type
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- Contact
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- Bank Account
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- Date
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- Organization
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- Contact Name
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- 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
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- Organization
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- Type
- Contact
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- Date
Action
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- Organization
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- Is Sold
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- Is Purchased
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Item Code
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Action
Write
- Organization
  Required
- Contact_name
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- 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
- Status
- Date
- Due_date
- Currency
- Url
- Attachment
- Branding_theme
- Number
- Reference
- Sent_to_contact
- Line_items_type
- Item Code
- Line_description
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- Line_quantity
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- Line_unit_amount
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- Discount %
- Discount Amount
- Line_account_code
- Line_tax_type
- Line_tracking
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- Organization
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- Contact
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- Project Name
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- Deadline for the project
- Project Estimate
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- Organization
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- Contact
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- Repeated Invoice Schedule
- Invoice Creation: Frequency Type
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- Invoice Creation: Frequency (Period)
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- Due Date Type: Payment Terms
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- Set Due Dates (Days)
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- Start Date:
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- End Date
- Status
- Currency
- Branding_theme
- Reference
- Mark as approved for sending?
- Email a copy to Sender?
- Include PDF
- Line_items_type
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- Info
- Organization
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- Invoice ID
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- Contact
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- Status
- Date
- Due_date
- Expected_payment_date
- Reference
- Branding_theme
- Url
- Currency
- Sent_to_contact
- Attachments
- Document ID or Number
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- Amounts Are
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- HTTP Method
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- Url
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body (HTML or Plain)
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- Organization
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Action
Search
- Organization
  Required
- Invoice ID
  Required
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Search
- Organization
  Required
- Search_by
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- Contact Name
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- 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
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