Connect Excel2Invoice with Zoho Books

Connect Excel2Invoice with Zoho Books

🧩 Step 1 — Go to Zoho API Console

  1. Open
    https://api-console.zoho.com/

  2. Log in with your Zoho account (the one you use for Zoho Books).


⚙️ Step 2 — Add a New Client

  1. On the main dashboard, click “Add Client”

  2. When asked to Choose a Client Type, select:
    👉 Server-based Application

This option is for web applications like Excel2Invoice that run securely on the web.


📝 Step 3 — Fill in the App Details

In the “Create Client” form, enter the following fields:

Field
What to enter
Client name
Excel2Invoice
Homepage URL
Authorized Redirect URI

Then click “CREATE” (or “UPDATE” if editing an existing one).


🔑 Step 4 — Copy Your Client ID & Secret

  1. Open the client you just created (Excel2Invoice).

  2. Go to the Client Secret tab.

  3. Copy the following:

    • Client ID

    • Client Secret

You’ll need to paste these into Excel2Invoice during the connection process.


🔄 Step 5 — Connect in Excel2Invoice

  1. Go to your Excel2Invoice app.

  2. Open the Integrations page.

  3. Select Zoho Books.

  4. Paste the Client ID and Client Secret when asked.

  5. Click Connect to Zoho Books.


✅ Step 6 — Authorize the Connection

A Zoho login page will open:

  1. Log in with your Zoho account.

  2. Click Accept to give permission.

Once you approve, Excel2Invoice will be connected to your Zoho Books account automatically.


🎉 All Set!

You’re ready to:

  • Import your Excel file

  • Instantly create invoices or quotes in Zoho Books

  • Send them automatically to your clients

That’s it — your Zoho Books integration is done! 🚀



💡 Tips

  • Make sure you log in with the same Zoho account you use for Zoho Books.

  • You can edit or remove your Zoho connection anytime in Integrations → Zoho Books inside Excel2Invoice.


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