How to connect FreshBooks to Albato

FreshBooks: Accounting software automation
10/24/2023
·
1 min. read

In this article

FreshBooks is a software company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses.

Available triggers

Triggers are the events that trigger the automation, All triggers run in real time, i,e, data is transferred in the moment the event occurs

  • New Project
  • New Client
  • New Estimate
  • New Invoice
  • New Expense

Available actions

Actions are what Albato performs when your automation is running, Actions also allow you to transfer data to other apps and systems

  • Create Client
  • Create Project
  • Create Invoice
  • Get Invoice by ID
  • Create Estimate

Before setting up integrations with FreshBooks connect the app to Albato.

To do this, go to the Apps section and click the Add a connection button.

Example.png

Select the app and click the Add a connection button.

FreshBooks.png

Come up with a name for your connection.

Enter your Client ID, Client Secret and click the Continue button.

FreshBooks.png

How to get Client ID and Client Secret

To get your Client ID and Client Secret, you just need to create an app in your FreshBooks account.

Sign in to the developer section of your FreshBooks account. The main FreshBooks account and the developer account will be linked.

Click the Create New App button.

Ex (5).png

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to set up the required fields. The rest are optional, so you can fill them in however you want (like adding the company website, uploading the logo, etc.).

Come up with a name for your app.

In the Application Type field choose the Private App option.

FreshBooks (1).png

Specify the permissions needed for the application to work. Click the Add Scopes button.

user:profile:read

user:invoices:read

user:invoices:write

user:clients:read

user:clients:write

user:estimates:read

user:estimates:write

user:projects:read

user:projects:write

user:expenses:read

FreshBooks (2).png

Paste the link https:​//r.albato.com/oauth/back/state into the Redirect URIs field.

Click on the check mark.

FreshBooks (3).png

Click on the Save button.

FreshBooks (4).png

Next, open the app you created.

FreshBooks (5).png

The Client ID and Client Secret will be displayed at the bottom of the page.

FreshBooks (6).png

Copy the values and paste them into the Albato connection fields.

Click the Continue button.

FreshBooks (7).png

Grant Albato access to your FreshBooks account.

FreshBooks (8).png

Click the Allow button.

FreshBooks (9).png

The connection is ready!

FreshBooks (10).png


Join our newsletter

Hand-picked content and zero spam!

Related articles

Show more
Best AI Automations with Albato: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
10 min. read

Best AI Automations with Albato: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

In this article, you will find some examples of powerful AI automations with ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs you can set up with Albato to boost productivity and streamline your business processes effortlessly.

Grok 4, GPT-5, Gemini, and Claude Opus 4.1―All the Recent Updates
13 min. read

Grok 4, GPT-5, Gemini, and Claude Opus 4.1―All the Recent Updates

In this article, you will find an in-depth comparison of Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Discover their strengths, weaknesses, and which AI chatbot fits your business needs best.

Testing Steps Tool
5 min. read

Testing Steps Tool

Testing Steps tool allows you to run a test on each individual step and view Samples of incoming data

Branching Tool
5 min. read

Branching Tool

A new tool in Albato allows you to run different scenarios within a single automation depending on specific conditions.

How AI Is Changing SaaS Product Design
7 min. read

How AI Is Changing SaaS Product Design

In this article, you’ll learn how to design SaaS products in the age of AI. We’ll discuss UX patterns and practical tips to help you create better products.

Best Sales Automation Apps for Faster Growth
10 min. read

Best Sales Automation Apps for Faster Growth

In this article, you will learn about the best sales automation apps to save time, close more deals, and boost team productivity. Compare features, pricing, and integrations.

Smarter Automations with Workflow Management Software
2 min. read

Smarter Automations with Workflow Management Software

Explore what’s new in Albato: features, apps, and improvements

QuickBooks CRM Integration | Boost Sales & Automate Accounting
5 min. read

QuickBooks CRM Integration | Boost Sales & Automate Accounting

In this article, you will learn how QuickBooks CRM integration can streamline your sales, invoicing, and customer data. Save time and grow your business with a seamless CRM-QuickBooks connection.

Best Productivity Apps 2025 – Streamline Your Daily Tasks
13 min. read

Best Productivity Apps 2025 – Streamline Your Daily Tasks

In this article, you will learn about the top productivity apps—task managers, timers, note tools, and more—to streamline your daily workflow and boost efficiency in 2025.

How to Connect Green API to Albato
4 min. read

How to Connect Green API to Albato

Connect Green API with Albato to integrate it with over 800+ apps, including AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini.

How to Connect AskNicely to Albato
3 min. read

How to Connect AskNicely to Albato

Connect AskNicely with Albato to integrate it with over 800+ apps, including AI tools like Gemini and Grok.

Check if a Contact Already Exists on the Platform
5 min. read

Check if a Contact Already Exists on the Platform

You will learn what to do when you want to message a contact who signed up through a form on another platform, such as Facebook Ads.