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Microsoft Outlook
1. Choose trigger event
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
2. Choose action
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Microsoft Outlook
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Calendar Event Start" from Microsoft Outlook.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Attach File(s) or Note" in QuickBooks Online.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Terms
Transaction Date
Due_date
Bill Number
Department
Global_tax_calculation
Product/Service
Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
Required
Billable?
Customer
Line_class
Tax_code
AP Account
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Primary Email Address
Given Name
Required
Family Name
Required
Middle Name
Employee Phone Number
Birth Date
Billable Time
Active
Release Date
Cost Rate
Employee Mobile
Gender
Hired Date
Organization
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Address Line 5
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Payee_type
Required
Payment_type
Required
Bank/Credit Account
Required
Payment Date
Payment_method
Reference Number
Print Later?
Account
Description
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Memo
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Department
Location
Currency
Exchange Rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Journal Date
Journal_number
Auto Generate Journal Entry Number
Account
Required
Debit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Account
Required
Credit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Memo
Currency
Exchange_rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Purchase Order Status
Mailing_address
Shipping_address
Purchase Order Date
Ship Via
Purchase Order Number
PO Email
Account
Description
Amount
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Required
Description
Quantity
Required
Rate
Amount
Required
Customer
Class
Your Message to Vendor
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate Id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales_receipt
Required
Email
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Bill ID
Required
Vendor
AP Account
Transaction Date
Due Date
Line ID
Amount
Description
Account
Customer
Class
Tax Code
Billable Status
Currency
Exchange Rate
Private Note
Global Tax Calculation
Total Amount
Sales Terms
Department
Document Number
Include in Annual TPAR
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Tax Code
Discount Percent
Print Status
Email Status
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Class
Sales Terms
Shipping Method
Tracking Number
Document Number
Accepted By
Accepted Date
Exchange Rate
Department
Apply Tax After Discount
Private Note
Customer Memo
Expiration Date
Transaction Status
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Item
Required
Name
Type
SKU
Sales Tax Included
Sales Tax Code
Class
Source
Purchase Tax Included
Description
Sub Item
Taxable
Purchase Description
Active
Purchase Cost
Unit Price
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales Receipt ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Info
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Discount Percent
Total Amount
Print Status
Email Status
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Payment Method
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Tracking Number
Class
Department
Private Note
Customer Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Invoice ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Account Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Display Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search By
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Search By
Required
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Practical ways you can use Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks Online
Sync new invoices to your calendar
When a new invoice is generated in QuickBooks Online, Zapier creates a calendar event in Microsoft Outlook that includes the invoice details. This helps business owners stay on top of invoice-related deadlines while centralizing key information in their calendar.
If a flagged email appears in your Microsoft Outlook account, Zapier creates a log entry in QuickBooks Online for record-keeping and future audits. The workflow ensures potential threats are tracked uniformly for improved IT monitoring.
When a new expense is logged in QuickBooks Online, Zapier automatically adds an event to your Microsoft Outlook calendar with detailed notes. This keeps your project timelines and budgets aligned without manual intervention.
Learn how to automate Microsoft Outlook on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + QuickBooks Online integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks Online
How do I integrate Microsoft Outlook with QuickBooks Online?
You can integrate Microsoft Outlook with QuickBooks Online by using automation tools like Zapier. We can set up specific triggers and actions such as sending an invoice in QuickBooks when a new email is received in Outlook.
What triggers are available for connecting Outlook and QuickBooks Online?
We offer various triggers when connecting Outlook with QuickBooks Online. For instance, a new calendar event or a new email in Outlook can trigger an action in QuickBooks, such as creating a new customer or logging a payment.
Can I automate the process of creating invoices from Outlook emails in QuickBooks Online?
Yes, it's possible to set up an automated workflow where receiving specific emails in your Outlook account triggers the creation of invoices in your QuickBooks Online account.
Is there any way to log Outlook appointments as expenses in QuickBooks Online?
Indeed, you can automate this process. When you schedule an appointment or meeting via Outlook, we can configure it so that each appointment logged is also recorded as an expense in your QuickBooks Online account.
Are there predefined templates for common workflows between Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks Online?
Yes, we provide predefined templates to simplify the integration process. These templates cover common workflows such as converting calendar events into tasks or emails into invoices between Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks Online.
Can trigger conditions be customized while integrating Outlook and QuickBooks?
We allow customization of trigger conditions based on your needs. This means you can specify exact criteria within the triggers to initiate different actions between Microsoft Outlook and QuickBooks.
What happens if there's an error during the integration process between tools?
If any errors occur during the integration process, we provide detailed logs and notifications to help identify and fix issues quickly. You can also set up failure alerts to notify you immediately if something goes wrong.
About Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.
QuickBooks Online is the web version of the popular accounting packages QuickBooks. Use any Zapier integration to connect QuickBooks Online to hundreds of other apps.
