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Webhooks by Zapier
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Catch Raw Hook" from Webhooks by Zapier.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Items to Existing Sales Invoice" in Xero.
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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.
Catch Raw Hook
Triggers when a POST, PUT, or GET request is made to a Zapier URL. Gives the request body unparsed (max 2 MB) and also includes headers.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Transaction_type
Required
Contact
Required
Bank Account
Required
Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Contact Name
Required
Account_number
Sales Default Account Code
Purchases Default Account Code
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Contact
Required
Date
Expiry
Quote Number
Reference
Theme
Title
Summary
Currency
Amounts Are
Terms
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Warning_message
Credit Note ID
Required
Allocation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Organization
Required
First Name
Required
Middle Names
Last Name
Required
Date of Birth
Required
Title
Email
Required
Gender
Phone Number
Mobile Number
Twitter Username
Job Title
Classification
Termination Date
Termination Reason
Income Type
Employment Type
Status
CopyEmployment
Employment Basis
Start Date
Payroll Calendar
Employee Group Name
Is Authorised to Approve Leave
Is Authorised to Approve Timesheets
Super Fund
Employee Number
CopyTaxDeclaration
Tax File Number
TFN Exemption Type
Residency Status
Tax Scale Type
Tax Offset Estimated Amount
Upward Variation Tax Withholding Amount
Approved Withholding Variation Percentage
CopyBankAccount
Statement Text
Account Name
BSB Number
Account Number
Remainder
CopyAddress
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Suburb
State/Region
Postal Code
Country
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Contact_name
Required
Email_address
Status
Date
Due_date
Currency
Url
Attachment
Branding_theme
Reference
Line_items_type
Item Code
Description
Quantity
Required
Unit Price
Account
Tax Rate
Tracking
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Document Type
Document ID or Number
Required
Paid To
Required
Date
Currency_rate
Amount
Required
Reference
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Contact (supplier)
Required
Date
Delivery_date
Order Number
Reference
Theme
Currency
Tax_type
Delivery_address
Attention
Telephone
Delivery_instructions
Attachments
Purchase Order Status
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Organization
Required
Employee
Required
First Name
Required
Middle Names
Last Name
Required
Date of Birth
Required
Title
Email
Required
Gender
Phone Number
Mobile Number
Twitter Username
Job Title
Classification
Termination Date
Termination Reason
Income Type
Employment Type
Status
CopyEmployment
Employment Basis
Start Date
Payroll Calendar
Employee Group Name
Is Authorised to Approve Leave
Is Authorised to Approve Timesheets
Super Fund
Employee Number
CopyTaxDeclaration
Tax File Number
TFN Exemption Type
Residency Status
Tax Scale Type
Tax Offset Estimated Amount
Upward Variation Tax Withholding Amount
Approved Withholding Variation Percentage
CopyBankAccount
Statement Text
Account Name
BSB Number
Account Number
Remainder
CopyAddress
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Suburb
State/Region
Postal Code
Country
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Quote ID
Required
Quote Number
Status
Contact
Required
Date
Expiry
Reference
Theme
Title
Summary
Currency
Amounts Are
Terms
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Resource type
Required
File
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization
Required
Search_by
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization
Required
Email
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization
Required
Search By
Required
Order ID or Number
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization
Required
Invoice ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization
Required
Search_by
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization
Required
Search_by
Required
Contact Name
Required
Account_number
Sales Default Account Code
Purchases Default Account Code
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
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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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Webhooks by Zapier and Xero actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Webhooks by Zapier and Xero actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Custom Request
Add Items to Existing Sales Invoice
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Practical ways you can use Webhooks by Zapier and Xero
Log new bank transactions into Google Sheets
For business owners, keeping track of cash flow is essential. Each time a new bank transaction is recorded in Xero, Zapier will automatically log it into a specified Google Sheets spreadsheet. This helps ensure up-to-date financial data is easily accessible for analysis without manual data entry.
For an IT team managing payment systems, staying informed about reconciled payments is crucial. When a new payment is reconciled in Xero, Zapier can trigger a webhook that sends data to your monitoring tool. This ensures all systems are updated in real time, preventing gaps in reporting.
For marketing and sales alignment, having a complete view of customer conversion is key. Each time a new sales invoice is created in Xero, Zapier can update or append lead information in your CRM using webhooks. This ensures marketing teams can assess ROI more effectively and track progress.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Webhooks 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 Webhooks by Zapier and Xero
How do I set up a webhook trigger in Zapier for Xero?
To set up a webhook trigger for Xero in Zapier, you'll need to create a new Zap and select the Webhooks by Zapier app as the trigger. Choose 'Catch Hook' as the trigger event. After setting this up, you'll get a unique URL from us, which you need to enter into Xero's webhook configuration settings. Once configured, this URL will listen for real-time data from Xero.
Can I use Webhooks by Zapier to create invoices in Xero?
Yes, you can use Webhooks by Zapier to automate invoice creation in Xero. You'd configure an action step using the Xero app within your Zap, choosing 'Create Invoice' as the action event. This works seamlessly with incoming data from your configured webhook trigger.
What data can be pushed from Xero using webhooks?
Xero allows webhooks to push various data including invoice updates, payments received, and new contacts created. By integrating these webhooks with our system via Webhooks by Zapier, you can automate workflows based on these triggers efficiently.
How does error handling work with webhooks between Zapier and Xero?
Our system provides detailed logs for each webhook event processed between Xero and your integrated applications through Webhooks by Zapier. If there's an error during processing, it's logged in your task history in our dashboard for troubleshooting purposes.
Does integrating Webhooks by Zapier with Xero require coding skills?
No coding skills are required to integrate Webhooks by Zapier with Xero. Our platform provides an intuitive interface that allows users to set up webhooks and define actions without writing any code.
Can I track changes in contact information in Xero using webhooks?
Absolutely! You can set up a webhook within your workflow that triggers whenever there's an update to contact information in Xero. This can activate subsequent actions like updating records or notifying stakeholders through other integrated apps.
Are there limits on how many webhooks I can use with my account when integrating with Xero?
While our platform is designed for flexibility and scalability, there might be some limits depending on your subscription plan concerning the number of Zaps or tasks you can run per month. It's best to review your plan details or consult support if you're unsure about specific limitations.
About Webhooks by Zapier
Webhooks simply POST data (or JSON) to a specific URL every time we see something new. Webhooks can also accept data (or JSON) to kick off a workflow in Zapier.
Xero is an accounting app that lets you track businesses expenses and accounting with intuitive mobile apps and web interfaces for point-of-sale, ecommerce, time-tracking, and more.
