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Connecting to Xero

This is an in-depth look at connecting your Xero data to SyncHub. ### In this article... 1. Getting connected 2. Data flow diagram 3. FAQs 4. Next steps ### Getting connected As per how guide on how to to [set up a connection](/kb/gettingyourdata?api=), here is how you can connect your Xero data to SyncHub: 1. Select **Connections** from the main menu. 2. Click the **New** button. 3. Select **Xero**. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=39e9b358-cba3-42ad-be04-ecae83a99a35&clientID=4&) 4. Give it a name (this is especially useful if you’re creating multiple Xero connections). ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=b385d722-fc08-4fba-9e93-5cfd9df93a86&clientID=4&) 5. Click **Proceed to the Xero authorization page** to connect. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=ab5212f8-dddc-4d87-8750-6caaf7698f97&clientID=4&) 6. If you are not currently logged in to your Xero account, you will be prompted to log in. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=5f1caa35-9b18-4efd-a43a-e5e678e8ab63&clientID=4&) 7. In the dropdown, select the Xero account you would like to connect to and click **Allow access** to authorise SyncHub to access your Xero data. 8. If your Xero account has multiple tenants, SyncHub will prompt you to select which one you wish to integrate with. 9. Done. Now watch as SyncHub begins [retrieving your historical data](/kb/importingyourhistoricaldata?api=). ### Data flow diagram ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=45e63663-2ab3-4af8-93f9-d608b72ba2d7&clientID=4&) Specifically, SyncHub will map the following Xero endpoints to their own tables in your data warehouse: ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=6f485b30-c969-4752-8f84-c02a438548b5&clientID=4&) ### FAQs ####How frequently is my Xero data synced? The sync frequency (AKA run frequency) is set based on your plan. Check out [our plans](https://www.synchub.io/pricing). ####Can I connect multiple Xero accounts? Yes, if you have [a plan](https://www.synchub.io/pricing) that allows for multiple connections then you can add additional Xero connections by completing the steps above for each connection. ####How do I disconnect from Xero? To disconnect from within SyncHub, click the **Disconnect** button on the connection dashboard of the Xero connection you would like to delete. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=c6b90c64-d7d0-4a66-bc41-3f19dd31641e&clientID=4&) To disconnect from within Xero, follow these steps: 1. Click on the organisation name and select **Settings**. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=0e55bbea-8b81-4e30-81b4-d332caba4210&clientID=4&) 2. Click **Connected Apps**. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=048c06c2-513d-480c-902e-d4b76803807f&clientID=4&) 3. On the Connected tab, click **Disconnect** next to SyncHub. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=2c681425-b622-41a0-8408-28fac683be26&clientID=4&) 4. Click **Disconnect App** to confirm. ![](https://api.synchub.io/Media/RenderFile?&documentGuid=7b8d7b3e-84e8-48d6-8e4a-ff7ec3d91152&clientID=4&) ####How far back does my data go? By default SyncHub will only fetch the last few months of data from Xero, but you can [backdate the sync](/kb/importingyourhistoricaldata?api=) and pull in all historical data. ####How do I configure what data is synced? SyncHub will automatically sync data from all endpoints/data tables available – see the diagram above for the full list. If you would like to remove any tables, simply go to your [connection dashboard](/kb/connectiondashboardsexplained?api=), click on the table name and click Deactivate. ### Next steps You may now connect to your new data warehouse using the reporting tool of your choice. You can also learn more about [how SyncHub works](/kb/howsynchubworks?api=) and [how to adjust your connection settings](/kb/connectiondashboardsexplained?api=).