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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 Activity
Triggers when a new activity is created.
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Bill State Updated
Triggers when the state of a bill has changed.
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Instant
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New Communication
Triggers when a new communication is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Document
Triggers when a new document is created.
Trigger
Polling
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- Event
  Required
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Instant
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Matter ID
  Required
- Task Template List
  Required
- Notify Assignees
  Required
- Due At
Action
Write

- Summary
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Starts at:
  Required
- Ends at:
  Required
- All Day Event
- Send Email Notification
- Calendar
  Required
- Contact Attendee
- Additional Contact Attendees
- Matter
Action
Write
- Company Name
  Required
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Write
- Expense Category
- Description
- Date
  Required
- Price
- Matter
- Matter Note
- User
Action
Write
- Client
  Required
- Group
- Client Reference
- Matter Description
  Required
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Write
- Prefix
- First name
  Required
- Middle name
- Last name
  Required
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Email Address
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Write
- Activity Category
- Description
- Date
  Required
- Time
- Price
- Matter
- Matter Note
- User
- Non-Billable
Action
Write
- Matter
  Required
- Client
- Client Reference
- Matter Description
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Matter
  Required
Action
Write
- Invoice_number
- Matter_id
- Client_id
Action
Search
Find Contact by Custom Field
Find newest contact by custom field.
Action
Search
- Client Email
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
- Company Name
  Required
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Search or write
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
- Prefix
- First name
  Required
- Middle name
- Last name
  Required
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Email Address
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Search or write
New Purchase Invoice
Triggers when a new purchase invoice is created.
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Updated Contact
Triggers when an existing contact is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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New Sales Invoice
Triggers when a new sales invoice is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Service
Triggers when a new service is created.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Contact Payment
Triggers when an existing contact payment is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Purchase Invoice
Triggers when an existing purchase invoice is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Sales Quote
Triggers when a sales Quote is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Stock Item
Triggers when a stock item is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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- Contact Name
  Required
- Contact Reference
  Required
- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Write
- Payment Reference
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Write
- Business Name
  Required
- Notes
Action
Write
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
Create Sales Quote
Creates a new sales Quote.
Action
Write
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
- Date
- Invoice_number_prefix
- Invoice_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
Action
Write
- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
Action
Write
- Enter the Nominal Code or Ledger Account Diplay Name to return the Ledger Account ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Invoice Reference
  Required
Action
Search
- Product Code or Description
  Required
Action
Search
- Quote Number or Reference
  Required
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Filter by Contact Name or Reference
- Filter by Updated or Created Since the Given Date
- Filter by From Date
- Filter by To Date
- Contact Name
  Required
- Contact Reference
  Required
- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
Action
Search or write
- Invoice Number or Reference
  Required
- Date
  Required
- Invoice_number_prefix
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
Action
Search or write
- Service Code or Description
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Search or write
- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
Action
Search or write

New Bill
Triggers when a new bill is created.
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New Calendar Entry
Triggers when a new calendar entry is created.
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- Contact Type
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New Matter
Triggers when a new matter is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Matter Note
Triggers when a new matter note is created.
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Polling
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Task Status Updated
Triggers when the status of a task has changed.
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Instant
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- Clio Contact ID #
  Required
- Company Name
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Write
- Matter
- Date of Communication
- Subject
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Type of Communication
  Required
- Type of Recipient
- Type of Sender
Action
Write
- Matter
  Required
- Document Template
  Required
- Document Name
  Required
- Generate PDF
- Generate Original Format
Action
Write
- Name
  Required
- Matter
  Required
Action
Write
- Note Subject
  Required
- Note Detail
  Required
- Matter
  Required
- Date
Action
Write
- Name
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Type of Assignee
  Required
- Matter
- Task Due Date
- Task Priority
- Task Status
- Notify Assignee
- Notify Completion
- Statute of Limitations
Action
Write
- Clio Contact ID #
  Required
- Prefix
- First name
- Middle name
- Last name
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Write
- Task ID
  Required
- Name
- Description
- Type of Assignee
  Required
- Matter
- Task Due Date
- Task Priority
- Task Status
- Notify Completion
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
Find Matter by Custom Field
Find newest matter by custom field.
Action
Search
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search Value
  Required
- Client
  Required
- Group
- Client Reference
- Matter Description
  Required
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Search or write
New Contact Payment
Triggers when a new contact payment is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Product
Triggers when a new product is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Sales Quote
Triggers when a new sales Quote is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Stock Item
Triggers when a new stock item is created.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Product
Triggers when a product is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Sales Invoice
Triggers when a sales invoice is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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Updated Service
Triggers when a service is updated.
Trigger
Polling
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New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
Trigger
Polling
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- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Write
Create Purchase Invoice
Creates a new purchase invoice.
Action
Write
- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
Action
Write
- Date
  Required
- Invoice_number_prefix
- Invoice_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
Action
Write
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
- Contact Name
  Required
- Contact Reference
  Required
- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Write
Update Purchase Invoice
Triggers when an existing purchase invoice is updated.
Action
Write
- Date
- Quote_number_prefix
- Quote_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
Action
Write
- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Filter by Contact Name or Reference
- Filter by Updated or Created Since the Given Date
- Filter by From Date
- Filter by To Date
Action
Search
- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
Action
Search
- Invoice Number or Reference
  Required
Action
Search
- Service Code or Description
  Required
Action
Search
- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
Action
Search
- Invoice Reference
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Product Code or Description
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Search or write
- Quote Number or Reference
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Name
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
Search or write

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clio + Sage Accounting integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Clio and Sage Accounting

How do I set up the integration between Clio and Sage Accounting?

To set up the integration, you'll need access to both your Clio and Sage Accounting accounts. Use our platform to authenticate these accounts and select triggers in Clio, such as 'New Contact' or 'New Invoice', to initiate specific actions in Sage, like creating a new customer or recording a sale.

What triggers are available in Clio for integrating with Sage Accounting?

In Clio, you can use triggers like 'New Matter', 'Invoice Created', or 'Contact Updated' to start corresponding actions in Sage Accounting. This helps automate tasks such as adding new clients or updating records.

What actions can be executed in Sage Accounting when using triggers from Clio?

When a trigger occurs in Clio, you can set up actions such as creating a new invoice, updating an existing contact, or recording payments automatically in Sage Accounting.

Can I map custom fields from Clio to fields in Sage Accounting during integration?

Yes, during the setup of this integration, we provide an option to map custom fields from your Clio entries directly into the corresponding fields within Sage Accounting. This ensures that data is accurately reflected across both platforms.

Is it possible to integrate multiple Clio accounts with a single Sage Accounting account?

Currently, each connection between Clio and Sage needs its own dedicated setup. You would need to undergo separate integration processes for each account pairing.

How do I troubleshoot if the data does not sync between Clio and Sage Accounting?

If you experience syncing issues, check if your authentication tokens for both services are still valid. Also, review any error messages provided by our platform during trigger-action attempts, which often guide resolution steps.

Can existing data be synced immediately once the integration is set up?

The integration primarily handles newly triggered events post-setup. If you need existing data synced immediately after setup, consider manually exporting from Clio and importing into Sage or vice versa before relying on automated future syncing.

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Connect Clio and Sage Accounting to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create new Sage Accounting customers from Clio activities automatically

Create new Sage Accounting customers from newly added Clio contacts

Create new Sage Accounting customers from Clio activities automatically

Create new Sage Accounting customers from newly added Clio contacts

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Clio and Sage Accounting with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Connect Clio and Sage Accounting to integrate crucial parts of your business

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

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

Resolve incidents faster with automation

Make work flow with AI

Frequently Asked Questions about Clio + Sage Accounting integrations

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