Integration to Other Applications via Zapier

All integration to 3rd party applications use the Zapier Integration platform. This offers a safe and stable platform to transport data between applications. The instructions below provide an introduction to using the Zapier Integration provided for QuoteCloud.

If you require assistance activating this intregation suite, please email the QuoteCloud Help Centre at [email protected]

What is Zapier?

Zapier is an online automation tool that connects your favorite apps, such as Gmail, Slack, Mailchimp, and more. You can connect two or more apps to automate repetitive tasks without coding or relying on developers to build the integration. It's easy enough that anyone can build their own app workflows with just a few clicks.

For example, maybe you get a lot of email attachments in your Gmail account and you want to save them to Dropbox. Every time you get an attachment, you could open up the email, click the attachment, and then save it to Dropbox. Or you can have Zapier automate this for you, saving you time and effort.

Key points

Zapier is the glue that connects thousands of web apps.
Zaps are workflows that connect your apps, so they can work together.
Zaps start with a trigger—an event in one of your apps that kicks off your workflow.
Zaps automate tasks in the background, so you can focus on more important work.

QuoteCloud Workflows:

Actions	Triggers	Searches
Crate New Contact Create a new contact in QuoteCloud which can be used dynamically from the create proposal wizard	Proposal Approved Triggers when a proposal is approved by your end customer	Coming Soon We don't have any searches just yet but check back soon as we have some in the pipeline !
Add Product Add a product to your product library	Proposal Created Triggers when a proposal is created in QuoteCloud
	Proposal Lost Triggers when a proposal changes to a Lost status
	Proposal Read Triggers when a proposal is read by your end customer
	Proposal Sent Triggers when a proposal is sent by your sales team
	Proposal Closed Triggers when a proposal changes to a Closed status

Getting Started

From on the QuoteCloud dashboard you will find the "Integration" button within the left-side toolbar. Click this for instant access to QuoteCloud Zapier program. Or simply Click Here.

Accept your QuoteCloud Invitation

The Zapier invitation portal will open and ask if you would like to accept QuoteCloud invitation to use Zapier. Click "Accept Invite & Build a Zap" to continue through to the Zapier dashboard. QuoteCloud will now permanently be linked to your Zapier account. Don't worry you can link QuoteCloud to multiple Zapier account or if you which to disconnect Zapier you can regenerate your API keys within your QuoteCloud settings to disable the link.

Create your First Zap

Lets start by creating our first Zap. On the top right of the Zapier Dashboard you will see a black button labeled, "MAKE A ZAP". Click this button to continue.

Note: The Zapier Dashboard is your home on Zapier. From here you can see your current Zaps and there analytics, Expore new zaps/workflows and see billing/account information.

Key points

Templates are like blueprints for popular Zaps. They help you get set up fast, and you can tweak them later.
You can find new templates and get recommendations on our Explore page.
Use the Zap editor to build completely custom workflows.
Edit and manage Zaps from your Zaps page.
Collaborate on and share Zaps with a Team account.

Search and Select QuoteCloud

Search for "QuoteCloud" in the Zapier Triggers search and click on the "QuoteCloud(BETA)" option.

Choose your Trigger Event

For this demo, we will select the "Quote Approved" trigger event.

Note: The "Quote Approved" trigger event will send an update to Zapier in real-time every time your account has a quote which is set to approved. This included both your client accepting a quote or yourself manually approving the quote in "Update Status". When triggered QuoteCloud will send all the quotes Information through to Zapier and which will then be transmitted to any connected third-party app.

Connect Zapier to QuoteCloud's API

Click the "Sign in with QuoteCloud(BETA)" button to open the Zapier's Connection Wizard.

Note: You must allow browser popup windows for this windows to appear. You may also have to disable some ad-blockers to prevent Zapier losing connection during setup.

QuoteCloud's API Settings

Zapier's Connection Wizzard will ask for specific information to connect to QuoteCloud, listed below:

Username: This is the email address which you used to sign up to QuoteCloud.
Api Id: This ID is visible when you go to "Configuration" -> "Settings" -> then click "Integrations".
Api Key: This Key is visible when you go to "Configuration" -> "Settings" -> then click "Integrations".

Once you have provided this information click the "Yes, Continue" button to prompt Zapier to connect to QuoteCloud. When complete return to the main Zapier website.

Note: The Integrations tab also provides you tools to regenerate your API credentials, and request help from QuoteCloud Support.

Key points

Personal Data Security: This switch provides QuoteCloud permission to send the personal data of both your client and your account to any third-party platform. You MUST enable this to send sensitive information to Zapier.

Connect QuoteCloud to Third-party App

QuoteCloud is now successfully setup on the Zapier Platform. You can now connect it to any of the 1000's of platforms available via Zapier.

Note: For further information about setting up zapier for third-party platform's please reference the Zapier guides provided by clicking here, or provided by the connected platform.