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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Child Object in a Firebase Realtime Database" from Firebase / Firestore.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Cancel Subscription" in Stripe.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Firebase / Firestore and Stripe, automating your workflow.
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.
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ActionSearch- Canceled Subscription
Triggers when a subscription is canceled (by a subscriber or due to end of billing period).
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Practical ways you can use Firebase / Firestore and Stripe
Sync customer payment details with Firestore
Keep track of important customer payment details effortlessly. When a new payment is completed in Stripe, Zapier can automatically create or update a record in Cloud Firestore. This ensures all payment data is centralized and accessible for better customer insights.
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Log payment failures in Firestore
Ensure failed payment events are logged systematically. When a payment fails in Stripe, Zapier can create a document in your Firestore collection. This provides a clear record of all failed payments and can help IT teams quickly address issues or monitor recurring problems.
ITTrack new Stripe customers in Firestore
Enable your marketing team to better target new customers. When a new customer is added in Stripe, Zapier can create a record in Firestore. This helps marketers track customer additions in real-time and use this data to personalize outreach and drive engagement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firebase / Firestore + Stripe integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Firebase / Firestore and Stripe
How can Firebase functions be triggered by Stripe events?
We can use Firebase Cloud Functions to respond to Stripe events by setting up webhooks. When a specific event occurs in Stripe, such as a successful payment or a new customer creation, Stripe will send an HTTP request to our endpoint in Firebase. The cloud function processes this data and performs actions such as updating Firestore documents or triggering other business logic.
Is it possible to update Firestore based on Stripe payment status changes?
Yes, it's possible to update Firestore based on changes in payment status from Stripe by using Firebase Cloud Functions. We can set up a webhook for specific payment intents or charge events from Stripe, which triggers a cloud function that writes the updated status directly into Firestore.
How do we ensure data consistency between Firebase and Stripe?
To ensure data consistency between Firebase and Stripe, we recommend using both webhooks and scheduled functions. Webhooks handle real-time updates, while scheduled functions regularly check and sync data discrepancies between your Firestore database and your Stripe records.
Can I create new customers in both Firestore and Stripe simultaneously?
Yes, when creating a new customer, you can write logic within a Firebase Cloud Function that adds customer data to both Firestore and sends it to Stripe’s API simultaneously. This ensures that both systems are updated in tandem during customer onboarding processes.
What is the role of authentication when integrating Firebase with Stripe?
Authentication plays a critical role as you'll need secure access keys for the Stripe API within your Firebase functions while ensuring rules are set correctly in Firestore to protect sensitive financial data in compliance with security standards.
How do we handle errors during the integration process between Firebase and Stripe?
Error handling is managed through try-catch blocks within your cloud functions code. You should log all errors for monitoring purposes and use retries where applicable. Integrate notification services within your function error handling to inform your team of any issues quickly.
Can I automate refunds from stripe back into my app using Firestore triggers?
Yes, you can automate refunds by setting up stripe webhook events for refunds processed. These can trigger Firebase Cloud Functions that update any necessary refund details back into your app's database stored in Firestore.
