Ecommerce integration
Shopify and Xero Integration
Shopify and Xero can be connected through direct apps or specialist ecommerce connectors. The best route depends on order volume and whether the books need individual orders or reconciled payout summaries.
Last reviewed 3 August 2026. Integration features can change; confirm current details before implementation.
What can move between the systems
Exact coverage depends on the app or middleware selected. A connection commonly needs to account for the following records.
- Orders or daily sales summaries
- Customers and products
- Payments, fees, and refunds
- Tax and payout settlements
Common issues to check
Duplicate sales from overlapping apps
Net deposits posted as revenue
Unsupported regional tax treatment
Choosing a connection method
Compare a direct marketplace app with specialist middleware and any connector already used elsewhere in the client’s stack. Prefer the simplest option that covers the required records, preserves an audit trail, and gives the bookkeeping team a clear way to resolve failures.