# ION to Xero

## Getting started

Follow the instructions below to automatically sync data between [ion](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/i/ion "mention") and [xero](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/x/xero "mention"):

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First, create an ION integration following the instructions [here](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/i/ion). Configure your data fetch, specifying:

* The types of data you want to fetch (`parts`, `files`, `change orders`, etc).
* Fetch frequency - this is either scheduled, eg. every 1 hour, 10 minutes, etc., or event-driven via webhooks.
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Next, set up a Ramp integration, following the instructions [here](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/x/xero). Configure your data fetch, specifying:

* The types of data you want to fetch (`purchase orders`, `contacts`, etc).
* Fetch frequency, for example every 1 hour, 10 minutes, etc.

Violet will need to fetch whichever data you wish to be synced from ION (eg. `purchase orders`).
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### Configure sync workflow

Head to [..](https://docs.violetlabs.com/features/workflows "mention") to configure your sync, including desired trigger, property mappings, business logic, etc.
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## Observability

To learn more about monitoring performance and health & status of your data syncs, head to [observability](https://docs.violetlabs.com/features/workflows/observability "mention").