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Google Drive
1. Choose trigger event
Xero
Xero
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.
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.
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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Practical ways you can use Google Drive and Xero
Store payment records in Google Drive
When a new payment is received in Xero, Zapier automatically saves a corresponding record in Google Drive. This workflow ensures that financial documentation is centralized and easily accessible, enhancing organization and reducing manual effort for business owners.
Each time a new expense claim receipt is generated in Xero, Zapier uploads the record to Google Drive. This automation simplifies expense tracking and keeps files secure and easy to access, aiding engineers who oversee team budgets.
When a new project invoice is created in Xero, Zapier saves it automatically to a specified Google Drive folder. This helps project managers ensure invoices are readily available for review or sharing with other team members, cutting down retrieval time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + Xero integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Drive and Xero
How do I integrate Google Drive with Xero?
To integrate Google Drive with Xero, you can use our platform to set up custom workflows that connect the two apps. You'll start by selecting a trigger event in Google Drive, such as creating a new file or folder, and an action in Xero, like uploading the document as an attachment to a contact or invoice.
Can I automate moving files from Google Drive to Xero?
Yes, automation can be set up for moving files from Google Drive to Xero using triggers like 'New File in Folder' which will prompt actions in Xero such as adding records or attachments automatically.
What types of files from Google Drive can be used in Xero integrations?
Typically, PDF and image files are used in integrations between Google Drive and Xero. These are often attached to invoices or contacts directly through automated workflows triggered by actions like uploads or updates in your Drive.
Is it possible to update a Xero record with data from a Google Sheet?
Absolutely, you can configure our tool to trigger updates on a Xero record whenever there is new information added or changed in a specific Google Sheet. This is done using triggers like 'New Spreadsheet Row' which then perform predefined actions in Xero.
Are there any limitations on the size of files transferred from Google Drive to Xero?
Generally, while setting up your integration, you'll need to ensure that the file sizes are within limits specified by both platforms. Large files might require compression before they can be seamlessly transferred through our system.
How frequently does the integration sync between Google Drive and Xero?
The frequency of synchronization depends on how you've configured your workflows. Options are typically immediate upon triggering events like file creation or updates but can also be scheduled based on your needs.
Can I restrict which files get shared between Google Drive and Xero?
Yes, you can define specific conditions within our integration settings so that only certain types of files or those residing within particular folders trigger actions that lead them into being processed by Xero.
About Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
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.
