Integrate Xero with GoHighLevel (GHL)

Table of contents

1. Overview

2. Flow Diagram

3. How to connect?

4. How it works

5. FAQs

Overview

The Xero integration lets you one‑way sync invoices from GHL to Xero. Contacts are first imported from Xero into GHL so invoices created in GHL can map to the correct Xero contact when they’re synced. If a matching contact isn’t found, a new contact is created in Xero during the invoice sync.

What syncs today

• Contacts: Imported from Xero → GHL for mapping; new Xero contact is created on invoice sync if no match exists.
  
  

• Invoices: Any invoice created in GHL gets created in Xero automatically. Line items and discounts are included in the invoice created. Products/Items are not created in Xero; line items stay on the invoice only.
  
  

• Taxes: If the mapped tax already exists in Xero, it’s applied; if not, a new tax rate is created and sent with the invoice.
  
  

• Currencies: The invoice currency is passed to Xero; new currencies are added to the org if they don’t already exist. (Ensure your Xero plan supports multi‑currency.)
  
  

• Status: As and when the status of Invoice changes -> the statuses are synced into Xero. Eg: Sent, Partially Paid, Void.
  
  
  

What does not sync

• Receipts: Receipt syncing is not included in this integration. It will be available soon.

Note: One GHL account/instance connects to one Xero organization at a time. If you operate multiple sub‑accounts (e.g., in a white‑label/agency model), each sub‑account maintains its own separate connection.

Flow Diagram

How to connect?

Follow these steps inside your GHL account:

1. Open Settings
   In the left navigation, click Settings → Integrations.
   

2. Choose Xero
   In the integrations list, click the Xero tile, then select Connect. This opens a secure Xero window for authorization.
   

3. Sign in & Authorize
   Sign in to Xero (if prompted), select the Xero organization you want to connect, and click Allow access. (GHL requests standard scopes to read contacts/settings and create invoicing transactions.)
   

4. Confirm the connection in GHL
   Back in GHL, you’ll see the connected organization name and connection status in Integrations → Xero.
   
   
   

5. Choose a default account for invoices
   In the Xero settings pane inside GHL, select the account and organization you want to use when posting invoices to.
   

Tip: If you ever disconnect or need to re‑authenticate, return to Settings → Integrations → Xero and click Connect again to re‑link your organization.

How it works

1) Contacts import (Xero → GHL)

• On connection, GHL imports active Xero contacts (core profile details) so your upcoming invoices map to the right contact.

• If you later sync an invoice and no imported contact matches, GHL will create the contact in Xero automatically during the invoice sync.

2) Invoice sync (GHL → Xero)
When you create/send an invoice in GHL and choose Sync to Xero, GHL posts an invoice to your connected Xero org that includes:

• Contact: The imported/matched Xero contact; or a new Xero contact is created if none exists.

• Line items: Names, quantities, amounts, and discounts are sent on the invoice. Products/Items are not created in Xero.

• Taxes:

  • If a mapped tax already exists in Xero, that existing tax rate is applied.

  • If not, GHL creates the tax rate on the fly and uses it for the invoice.

• Currencies:

  • The invoice currency is passed to Xero.

  • If that currency isn’t enabled, GHL adds/enables it in your Xero org before posting the invoice. (Ensure your Xero plan supports multi‑currency.)

3) What’s intentionally out of scope

• No receipt syncing: Receipt/expense entries (or receipt PDFs) are not synced by this integration.

• No item catalog sync: GHL does not create or manage Products/Items in Xero; line items stay embedded in the invoice.

4.) Disconnections

Best practice: If you use accounting‑specific tracking categories or bespoke revenue accounts in Xero, set the default account mapping in GHL’s Xero settings carefully, and avoid mapping Bank accounts to line items to prevent Xero validation errors.

FAQs

Q1) Is this a one‑way or two‑way sync?
One‑way. Contacts import from Xero to GHL for mapping, and invoices sync from GHL to Xero.

Q2) Will GHL create new contacts in Xero?
Yes—if the invoice’s customer doesn’t match any imported contact, GHL will create the contact in Xero at sync time.

Q3) Do products/items get created in Xero?
No. Line items are posted on the invoice only; Products/Items are not created or maintained in Xero.

Q4) How are taxes handled?
If the mapped tax rate already exists in Xero, it’s used. If it doesn’t exist, GHL creates the tax rate and applies it to the invoice.

Q5) How are currencies handled?
GHL passes the invoice currency to Xero and adds it to the org if it isn’t already enabled. Make sure your Xero org supports multi‑currency.

Q6) Are receipts synced?
No. Receipt syncing is not included in this integration.

Q7) Can I connect multiple Xero organizations to one GHL account?
Not in this version. One GHL account/instance connects to one Xero organization at a time. Agencies/whitelabels can connect each sub‑account to its own Xero org separately.

Q8) Where do I manage the connection?
Go to Settings → Integrations → Xero in GHL to view the connected organization name, check status, and disconnect/reconnect as needed.

Q9) I received “Organisation is not subscribed to currency XXX.” What should I do?
This occurs when the invoice currency isn’t enabled in your Xero org. Enable multi‑currency in Xero and retry, or ensure your org allows that currency; GHL will pass and create currencies as part of sync once available.

Q10) I disconnected—how do I re‑connect?
Return to Settings → Integrations → Xero and click Connect to authenticate again and select your organization.

Notes on placement (optional)

• Place Figure A (Integration screen) under How to connect? Step 2.

• Place Figure B (Xero OAuth window) under Step 3.

• Place Figure C (Connected status) at the end of Step 4.

• Place the Flow Diagram near the top of the article to set expectations.