Connect QuickBooks to Slack
Automate workflows between QuickBooks and Slack. No coding required.
What you can automate between QuickBooks and Slack
These are the most popular automations teams set up between QuickBooks and Slack. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send message when new order placed
Post a message to a channel automatically when when a customer places a new order.
Create order when new message received
Generate a new order automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Sync QuickBooks changes to Slack
Keep Slack updated when when an order is shipped or delivered.
Get Slack alerts for QuickBooks
Never miss important QuickBooks updates with instant Slack notifications.
What syncs between QuickBooks and Slack
Order events from QuickBooks — new purchases, fulfillment updates, refunds — post to Slack so your team sees them in real-time.
Data from QuickBooks
- Orders
- Products
- Customer records
- Payment status
- Shipping details
Data from Slack
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
How to connect QuickBooks to Slack
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active QuickBooks account
- An active Slack account with permission to install apps
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Admin or API access in QuickBooks to authorize the connection
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate QuickBooks
Click "Add Connection" and select QuickBooks from the app directory. You'll be redirected to QuickBooks's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your orders, products, and customer data. You choose which store data the integration can read.
Authenticate Slack
Same process for Slack. Click "Add Connection," select Slack, and authorize access. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new order placed in quickbooks or new message received in slack. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: send message in slack. Map the data fields between QuickBooks and Slack so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between QuickBooks and Slack. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect QuickBooks and Slack?
Every order, refund, and fulfillment event in QuickBooks is a signal your team needs to see. Routing those signals to Slack means faster response times and fewer dropped balls.
Tips for your QuickBooks + Slack integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the QuickBooks + Slack integration?
Teams across industries connect QuickBooks and Slack to streamline their workflows.
Store managers tracking orders who rely on Slack for communication
Remote teams who need real-time data from QuickBooks
E-commerce operations and remote teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting QuickBooks and Slack.
How do I connect QuickBooks to Slack?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both QuickBooks and Slack via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing commerce events to communication actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between QuickBooks and Slack?
Popular automations include: post new QuickBooks orders to Slack channels, alert Slack when high-value orders arrive, notify Slack on QuickBooks refund requests, and share daily QuickBooks sales summaries in Slack. Filters let you route different order types to specific channels.
Is the QuickBooks and Slack integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your QuickBooks-to-Slack workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my QuickBooks data secure when connected to Slack?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your QuickBooks or Slack passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your commerce data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between QuickBooks and Slack?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either QuickBooks or Slack. For example, create a workflow where QuickBooks events update Slack, and a separate one where Slack changes sync back to QuickBooks. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect QuickBooks and Slack?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use QuickBooks and Slack, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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