Xero to Xero makes invoicing faster when your customer also uses Xero. With this feature enabled, invoices are delivered directly into the customer’s Bills area in their Xero organisation. This automation removes manual data entry, improves accuracy, and helps ensure faster payments. This guide explains how to connect with another Xero-using business and send invoices seamlessly.

To connect successfully, you will need your customer’s Xero network key. They can find this in their Xero organisation under Accounting → Accounting Settings → Xero to Xero.

Once you have their network key, you can connect their contact to the Xero network.

Before you can send invoices via Xero to Xero, both organisations must be connected on the Xero network.

Step 1: From the dashboard, go to Contacts and select Customer.

Step 2: Select the customer you want to connect with and click Edit.

Step 3: Go to Sales default sections and key in the customer’s Xero network key.

Step 4: Click Save.

Step 1: From the dashboard, go to Sales and select Invoices.

Step 2: Create a new invoice or open a draft.

Step 3: Enter invoice details as usual — including items, pricing, and due date.

Step 4: At the bottom of your invoice, turn on Send via xero network.

Step 5: Click Approve & Send.

The invoice will appear in your customer’s Bills area automatically, and they will still receive a standard invoice email.

Q: Why can’t I turn on Send via Xero network?

A: Their Xero network key may not match their organisation, or it may not have been entered at all. Check their contact details, and update the network key if needed.

Q: Can I still email invoices normally?

A: Yes. Xero sends a standard email as well as the direct delivery into their Xero account.

Q: Can I choose which invoices to send via Xero to Xero?

A: Yes. If you change the contact on the invoice to one who is not connected, it will send by email only.

Q: Do I need to reconnect for every invoice?

A: No. Once connected, the link remains active until disconnected.

To use Xero to Xero, the connection must be set up before sending the invoice. Once connected, invoices flow directly into your customer’s accounts payable list, improving accuracy and speeding up payment processing.

With this streamlined system, both businesses save time and enjoy smoother, more efficient invoicing.