Xero (v1) | Stitch Documentation

Xero extraction is supported by Stitch
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Xero integration summary

Stitch’s Xero integration replicates data using the Xero Accounting API. Refer to the Schema section for a list of objects available for replication.

Xero feature snapshot

A high-level look at Stitch's Xero (v1) integration, including release status, useful links, and the features supported in Stitch.

STITCH
Release status	Released on August 22, 2018	Supported by	Stitch
Stitch plan	Standard	API availability	Available
Singer GitHub repository	singer-io/tap-xero
REPLICATION SETTINGS
Anchor Scheduling	Supported	Advanced Scheduling	Supported
Table-level reset	Unsupported	Configurable Replication Methods	Unsupported
DATA SELECTION
Table selection	Supported	Column selection	Supported
Select all	Supported
TRANSPARENCY
Extraction Logs	Supported	Loading Reports	Supported

Connecting Xero

Xero setup requirements

To set up Xero in Stitch, you need:

To enable Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication in your Stitch account. For more information, see Enabling SSO.

Step 1: Add Xero as a Stitch data source

Sign into your Stitch account.
On the Stitch Dashboard page, click the Add Integration button.
Click the Xero icon.
Enter a name for the integration. This is the name that will display on the Stitch Dashboard for the integration; it’ll also be used to create the schema in your destination.

For example, the name “Stitch Xero” would create a schema called stitch_xero in the destination. Note: Schema names cannot be changed after you save the integration.
Optional: Check Include archived contacts to have Stitch replicate records for archived contacts. If left unchecked, only records for active contacts will be replicated.

Step 2: Define the historical replication start date

The Sync Historical Data setting defines the starting date for your Xero integration. This means that data equal to or newer than this date will be replicated to your data warehouse.

Change this setting if you want to replicate data beyond Xero’s default setting of 1 year. For a detailed look at historical replication jobs, check out the Syncing Historical SaaS Data guide.

Step 3: Create a replication schedule

Replication schedules affect the time Extraction begins, not the time to data loaded. Refer to the Replication Scheduling documentation for more information.

In the Replication Frequency section, you’ll create the integration’s replication schedule. An integration’s replication schedule determines how often Stitch runs a replication job, and the time that job begins.

Xero integrations support the following replication scheduling methods:

Replication Frequency
Anchor Scheduling
Advanced Scheduling using Cron (Advanced or Premium plans only)

To keep your row usage low, consider setting the integration to replicate less frequently. See the Understanding and Reducing Your Row Usage guide for tips on reducing your usage.

Step 4: Authorize Stitch to access Xero

Next, you’ll be directed to Xero’s website to complete the setup.

Enter your Xero credentials and click Login.
A screen asking for authorization to Xero will display. Note that Stitch will only ever read your data.
From the dropdown menu, select the company you want to connect to Stitch.
Click Authorise.
After the authorization process successfully completes, you’ll be redirected back to Stitch.
Click All Done.

Step 5: Set objects to replicate

Is an object missing or not replicating? Verify that the object meets the requirements for selection and replication.

The last step is to select the tables and columns you want to replicate. Learn about the available tables for this integration.

Note: If a replication job is currently in progress, new selections won’t be used until the next job starts.

For Xero integrations, you can select:

Individual tables and columns
All tables and columns

Click the tabs to view instructions for each selection method.

In the integration’s Tables to Replicate tab, locate a table you want to replicate.
To track a table, click the checkbox next to the table’s name. A blue checkmark means the table is set to replicate.
To track a column, click the checkbox next to the column’s name. A blue checkmark means the column is set to replicate.
Repeat this process for all the tables and columns you want to replicate.
When finished, click the Finalize Your Selections button at the bottom of the screen to save your selections.

Important: Using the Select All feature will overwrite any previous selections. However, selections aren’t final until Finalize Your Selections is clicked. Clicking Cancel will restore your previous selections. Refer to the Select All guide for more info about this feature.

Click into the integration from the Stitch Dashboard page.
Click the Tables to Replicate tab.
In the list of tables, click the box next to the Table Names column.
In the menu that displays, click Track all Tables and Fields:
Click the Finalize Your Selections button at the bottom of the page to save your data selections.

Initial and historical replication jobs

After you finish setting up Xero, its Sync Status may show as Pending on either the Stitch Dashboard or in the Integration Details page.

For a new integration, a Pending status indicates that Stitch is in the process of scheduling the initial replication job for the integration. This may take some time to complete.

Initial replication jobs with Anchor Scheduling

If using Anchor Scheduling, an initial replication job may not kick off immediately. This depends on the selected Replication Frequency and Anchor Time. Refer to the Anchor Scheduling documentation for more information.

Free historical data loads

The first seven days of replication, beginning when data is first replicated, are free. Rows replicated from the new integration during this time won’t count towards your quota. Stitch offers this as a way of testing new integrations, measuring usage, and ensuring historical data volumes don’t quickly consume your quota.

Replication will continue after the seven days are over. If you’re no longer interested in this source, be sure to pause or delete the integration to prevent unwanted usage.

Xero table reference

Schemas and versioning

Schemas and naming conventions can change from version to version, so we recommend verifying your integration’s version before continuing.

The schema and info displayed below is for version 1 of this integration.

This is the latest version of the Xero integration.

Table and column names in your destination

Depending on your destination, table and column names may not appear as they are outlined below.

For example: Object names are lowercased in Redshift (CusTomERs > customers), while case is maintained in PostgreSQL destinations (CusTomERs > CusTomERs). Refer to the Loading Guide for your destination for more info.

Questions? Feedback?

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