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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 Activity
Triggers when a new activity is created.
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Bill State Updated
Triggers when the state of a bill has changed.
Trigger
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
Trigger
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
- Item Type
Trigger
Polling
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- Location
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Location
Trigger
Polling
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- Location
  Required
- Team Member ID
  Required
- Customer ID
  Required
- Date and Time of Appointment
  Required
- Appointment Service ID
  Required
- Note
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email_address
- Phone_number
- Country
- Street Address
- Apt./Suite
- City
- State
- ZIP
- Other
- Company
- Nickname
- Reference_id
Action
Write
- Location
  Required
- Customer ID
- External Identifier
- Buyer Email Address
- Payment Type
  Required
- Payment Note
- Quantity
  Required
- Amount
  Required
- Currency
  Required
- Line Item Name
- Catalog Item Variation ID
- Pickup
- Display Name
- Carrier
- Expected Ship Date/Time
- Shipping Note
- Fulfillment Email Address
- Phone number of the fulfillment recipient
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- State
- County
- Country
- City
- Postal Code
- Discount Type
- Name
- Percentage
- Amount Discounted
- Discount Currency
- Name
- Percentage
- Type
Action
Write
- Customer ID
  Required
- Group
  Required
Action
Write
- Customer
  Required
- Attribute
  Required
- Value
  Required
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Field_help
- Email_address
- Phone Number
- Reference ID
Action
Search
- Field_help
- Text Filter
- Location
Action
Search
- Field_help
- Email_address
- Phone Number
- Reference ID
- First Name
- Last Name
- Country
- Street Address
- Apt./Suite
- City
- State
- ZIP
- Other
- Company
- Nickname
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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- 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 Appointment
Triggers when a new appointment is created.
Trigger
Polling
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New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
Trigger
Polling
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- Location
  Required
- Order Status
Trigger
Polling
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- Customer ID
  Required
- Group
  Required
Action
Write
- Inventory Change Type
  Required
- Location
  Required
- Catalog Object
  Required
- Quantity
  Required
- Ignore unchanged counts
Action
Write
- Location
  Required
- Order ID
  Required
- Customer ID
  Required
- Accepted_payment_methods
  Required
- Payment due date
  Required
- Tipping enabled
- Invoice title
- Invoice number
- Description
- Delivery method
  Required
- Scheduled at
- Date of sale
Action
Write
- Payment
  Required
- Refund amount
- Reason
- Team member
Action
Write
- Help_text
- Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Customer ID
  Required
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email_address
- Phone_number
- Country
- Street Address
- Apt./Suite
- City
- State
- ZIP
- Other
- Company
- Nickname
- Reference ID
- Birthday
Action
Write
Find Order by ID
This action retrieves the details of a specific order from Square using the order ID.
Action
Write
- Customer_id
Action
Search
- Location
  Required
- Field_help
- Customer
- Fulfillment_state
- Status
Action
Search
- Location
  Required
- Field_help
- Customer
- Fulfillment_state
- Status
- Customer ID
- External Identifier
- Source
- Ticket Name
- Quantity
- Amount
- Currency
- Catalog Item Variation ID
- Note
- Unique Identifier
- Amount Discounted
- Amount Discounted Currency
- Name
- Percentage
- Type
- Unique Identifier
- Name
- Percentage
- Type
- Unique Identifier
Action
Search or write

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What is needed to set up the Clio and Square integration?

To set up the integration between Clio and Square, you will need active accounts in both platforms. Ensure that you have access permissions to create connections with third-party applications in Clio and Square. The integration is facilitated by setting up triggers in one app that result in actions in the other.

How do triggers work for the Clio and Square integration?

Triggers are specific events within either Clio or Square that initiate actions. For example, a trigger could be a new contact created in Clio, which then prompts an action like creating a corresponding customer entry in Square.

Can I automate invoice creation from Square payments using the integration?

Yes, you can automate invoice creation in Clio triggered by payments received through Square. This requires configuring a trigger when a payment is completed in Square, which then leads to an automatic action of generating an invoice in Clio.

Are there any limitations on data sync frequency between Clio and Square?

The data sync frequency depends on how often triggers occur within your defined workflows. Our system checks for new data at regular intervals and performs the necessary actions promptly once triggers are activated. However, real-time syncing might not always be feasible depending on API call limits or network speed.

Is it possible to update client information automatically across both platforms?

Yes, updating client information can be automated across both platforms through the integration. If a client’s details change in Clio, you can set up a trigger for this update to cascade as an automated action to update the same client’s details in Square.

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Our integration facilitates data flow between Clio and Square but does not permanently store any of your transferred data. Each action request processes real-time data according to your configurations without retaining it beyond execution completion.

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Connect Clio and Square to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Update Square customers when new activities occur in Clio

Create new Square customers from Clio contacts automatically

Update Square customers when new Clio contacts are created

Update Square customers when new activities occur in Clio

Create new Square customers from Clio contacts automatically

Update Square customers when new Clio contacts are created

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

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Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Clio and Square 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 Square to integrate crucial parts of your business

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

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Resolve incidents faster with automation

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Grow your store's revenue with Square

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