How to Send ARForms Data to Xero

Xero is an accounting platform for managing finances. If you want ARForms submission synced to Xero, you could pay for a cloud automation service. Or you could do it directly from WordPress. This is the direct route.

Why connect directly?

Cloud automation tools like Zapier charge per task and route your data through external servers. AFI processes everything on your WordPress site. No per-submission fees, no external dependencies.

What you will need

• A WordPress site with ARForms installed and configured.
• A Xero account.
• The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).

Connect Xero to AFI

Xero uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. In AFI → Settings → Xero, click Authorize and grant access. This is a one-time step.

Setting up the integration

1. Create a new integration

Go to AFI → Add New. Name it ARForms to Xero.

2. Pick your trigger

Select ARForms as the form provider. AFI fires when a form is submitted, giving you access to submitter name, email, phone, and any custom form fields.

3. Select Xero as the destination

Choose Xero from the platform dropdown and pick Add Contact. This creates a contact in Xero.

4. Map fields

Match each Xero field on the left to the corresponding ARForms field on the right. Common mappings include submitter name, email, phone, and any custom form fields. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.

5. Add conditions if needed

Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.

6. Save and test

Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in ARForms. Check Xero to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.

Free vs Pro

The free version maps name and email to Xero with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.

Frequently asked questions

Which ARForms events trigger the integration?

AFI fires when a form is submitted. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.

Will adding this slow down my site?

No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.

Can I send data to multiple platforms?

Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.

Get started

Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect ARForms to Xero in minutes.