Connecting to Xero allows you to sync your time tracking data directly with your Xero accounting software, making billing easier and reducing manual data entry. Once connected, your Xero contacts will automatically sync and appear as Contacts in MinuteDock, and you can push invoices directly to Xero.
Requirements
Before you can connect to Xero, you'll need:
The Manage MinuteDock Account & Users Permission in MinuteDock (account creators have this by default)
Admin access in your Xero organization to authorize the connection
ℹ️ Note: Only Users with the Manage MinuteDock Account & Users Permission can set up integrations. If you don't have this permission, contact your MinuteDock account owner.
Setting up the connection
Follow these steps to connect MinuteDock with your Xero account:
Navigate to your Account settings
Click Account in the navigation menu at the top rightAccess Integrations
Click Integrations from the Account screenSelect Xero
Find Xero in the list of available integrations and click ConnectAuthorize in Xero
You'll be redirected to Xero where you'll need to:Log in to your Xero account (if not already logged in)
Select the Xero organisation you want to connect
Review the permissions MinuteDock is requesting
Click Allow access to authorize the connection
Return to MinuteDock
Xero will redirect you back to MinuteDock automatically once authorization is complete
✅ Success! Your MinuteDock and Xero accounts are now connected. MinuteDock will immediately begin syncing your Xero contacts as Contacts.
⚡ Important: The initial sync may take a few minutes depending on how many contacts you have in Xero. You'll see your Xero contacts appear in your MinuteDock Contacts list once the sync is complete.
What Happens Next?
After connecting to Xero:
✅ Your existing Xero contacts sync to MinuteDock as
Contacts✅ You can track time for your Xero contacts in MinuteDock
✅ New contacts added to Xero will sync automatically every 24 hours
✅ You can create and send invoices directly from MinuteDock to Xero
Now that you're connected, here's what to do next:
Set up billing rates to ensure accurate reporting & invoicing
Create your first Invoice and Send it to Xero directly from MinuteDock
Read about How Contacts are Synced with Xero to get the most from your connection