Clio + FreshBooks Integration

Integrate Clio to FreshBooks in one click, or tell Integrately AI how you want each matter handled. Generate client profiles, log time entries, create invoices, and send payment reminders automatically.

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  • Clio
    Contact is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Task is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Matter is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Communication is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Bill state is updated in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Task status has updated in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Calendar entry is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Matter status has updated in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Matter note is created in Clio
  • Clio
    Activity is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    New bill is created in Clio Instant
  • Clio
    Document is created in Clio
  • FreshBooks
    Invoice is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Invoice is updated in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Filtered Invoice is created in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Client is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Invoice Payment is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Project is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Project is updated in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Estimate is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Estimate is updated in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Time Entry is created in FreshBooks Instant
  • FreshBooks
    Staff Member is created in FreshBooks
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  • Clio
    Search task by name in Clio
  • Clio
    Assign task template list to matter in Clio
  • Clio
    Upload document in Clio
  • Clio
    Update task in Clio
  • Clio
    Create communication in Clio
  • Clio
    Create task in Clio
  • Clio
    Create person contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Update person contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Search person contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Search contact by custom field in Clio
  • Clio
    Create time entry (Activity) in Clio
  • Clio
    Update matter in Clio
  • Clio
    Create matter in Clio
  • Clio
    Create matter note in Clio
  • Clio
    Create matter folder in Clio
  • Clio
    Create calendar entry in Clio
  • Clio
    Search matter in Clio
  • Clio
    Create expense entry (Activity) in Clio
  • Clio
    Search matter by custom field in Clio
  • Clio
    Create company contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Update company contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Search company contact in Clio
  • Clio
    Search user in Clio
  • Clio
    Search bill in Clio
  • FreshBooks
    Create invoice in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Send invoice in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Update invoice in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Search invoice in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create client in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Search customer in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Update client in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create time entry in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Add payment to invoice in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create other income in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Get customer by id in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create expense in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create estimate in FreshBooks
  • FreshBooks
    Create project in FreshBooks

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Create invoices, track time entries, log communications, update client records, and manage billing details, all in just one click.

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FreshBooks + Clio Integration

Create Clio contact for new FreshBooks client

If you are using FreshBooks, then you may want to also use Clio to manage your customer relationships. With the help of this automation, whenever you create a client in FreshBooks, a corresponding contact will be created in Clio.

This way, you can easily keep track of all your customers' information in one place. Plus, you can send out mass emails and text messages to all your contacts with just a few clicks. So why not try it out today?
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FreshBooks + Clio Integration

Create Clio company from new FreshBooks invoice

If you're a small business owner who uses FreshBooks to manage your finances, you may be wondering if there's a way to automatically create a company profile in Clio whenever an invoice is created.

Thankfully, there is! Just setup this automation to stay organized and streamlined with Clio and FreshBooks!
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Send calendar notifications, log payments in accounting software, notify teams in chat, and email clients about billing updates. Pick a combination and activate it in one click.

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Create a Google Calendar entry for every new FreshBooks invoice, and create a task in Clio.
New FreshBooks invoices instantly generate a calendar entry in Google Calendar and set up a corresponding task in Clio, keeping your schedule and billing aligned.
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When a calendar entry is created in Google Calendar, create a matter in Clio and create an invoice in FreshBooks.
Google Calendar entries instantly establish a new Clio matter and generate a corresponding FreshBooks invoice, eliminating manual administrative work.
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When a bill state is updated in Clio, create a Google Calendar entry and add payment to invoice in FreshBooks.
Clio billing state updates instantly create calendar reminders in Google Calendar and record payments in FreshBooks without manual entry.
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Use ChatGPT to summarise every new Google Calendar entry, create a matter in Clio, and create an invoice in FreshBooks.
ChatGPT summarises your Google Calendar events to automatically establish a structured matter in Clio and generate an invoice in FreshBooks.

Supported triggers and actions for Clio and FreshBooks

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Clio
Clio Triggers & Actions
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Contact is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new contact is created
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Task is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new task is created
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Matter is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new matter is created
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Communication is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new communication is created
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Bill state is updated in Clio
Triggers the automation when a bill state has been updated
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Task status has updated in Clio
Triggers the automation when a Task status has been updated
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Calendar entry is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new calendar entry is created
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Matter status has updated in Clio
Triggers the automation when the status of a particular matter is updated
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Matter note is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new note is added to any matter
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Activity is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new activity is created
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New bill is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new bill is raised
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Document is created in Clio
Triggers the automation when a new document is created
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Search task by name in Clio
Finds a task by its name
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Assign task template list to matter in Clio
Generates a new communication
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Upload document in Clio
Adds a document
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Update task in Clio
Modifies an existing task
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Create communication in Clio
Generates a new communication
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Create task in Clio
Generates a new task
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Create person contact in Clio
Adds a new contact to the person database
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Update person contact in Clio
Updates contact information for a person
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Search person contact in Clio
Searches for a person contact
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Search contact by custom field in Clio
Locates and retrieves contacts using a custom field
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Create time entry (Activity) in Clio
Record and track time spent on a activity
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Update matter in Clio
Updates matter details with the latest information
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Create matter in Clio
Generates new matter
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Create matter note in Clio
Generates a note for new matters
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Create matter folder in Clio
Generates a folder for organizing matter
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Create calendar entry in Clio
Adds a new event to the calendar
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Search matter in Clio
Searches for a matter
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Create expense entry (Activity) in Clio
Record a new expense entry
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Search matter by custom field in Clio
Searches for a matter using a custom field
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Create company contact in Clio
Adds a new contact for a company into the company's contact list
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Update company contact in Clio
Updates contact information for company records
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Search company contact in Clio
Retrieves contact information for a company
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Search user in Clio
Searches for a user
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Search bill in Clio
Searches for a bill
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FreshBooks
FreshBooks Triggers & Actions
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Invoice is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when any invoice is added or modified
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Invoice is updated in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when an invoice is updated
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Filtered Invoice is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a particular action in the workflow fails
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Client is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a new client is created
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Invoice Payment is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when payment is attempted against an invoice
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Project is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a new project is created
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Project is updated in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a project is updated
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Estimate is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a new estimate is created
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Estimate is updated in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when any estimate is modified
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Time Entry is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a new time entry is created
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Staff Member is created in FreshBooks
Triggers the automation when a new staff member is added
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Create invoice in FreshBooks
Generates invoices for sales transactions
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Send invoice in FreshBooks
Generates and send invoices to clients
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Update invoice in FreshBooks
Updates invoice details based on new information
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Search invoice in FreshBooks
Locates and retrieves invoices with
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Create client in FreshBooks
Generates a new client profile
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Search customer in FreshBooks
Locates and retrieves customer information
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Update client in FreshBooks
Updates client information
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Create time entry in FreshBooks
Creates a new time entry without manual input
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Add payment to invoice in FreshBooks
Adds payment details to the invoice upon receiving a payment
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Create other income in FreshBooks
Records other income
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Get customer by id in FreshBooks
Retrieves customer information based on their id
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Create expense in FreshBooks
Generates a new expense record
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Create estimate in FreshBooks
Adds a new contact to the contact list
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Create project in FreshBooks
Creates a new project
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What can you automate with Clio + FreshBooks?

Streamline legal billing and client management by connecting every core trigger and action between Clio and FreshBooks.

What you can automate?
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Create FreshBooks invoices from new Clio matters
Automatically generate a corresponding invoice in FreshBooks the moment a new matter is created in Clio, eliminating manual billing setup and reducing administrative lag.
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Capture every custom field and note
Map detailed matter descriptions, custom field values, and activity notes directly into your FreshBooks invoices and projects without re-typing information.
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Alert your billing team instantly
Trigger instant notifications in chat or email whenever a Clio task updates or a FreshBooks invoice payment is successfully recorded.
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Route actions based on submitted invoice details
Apply conditional rules so high-value invoices trigger priority follow-up tasks in Clio while standard billing items follow regular workflows.
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Keep financial records and matter statuses updated
Synchronize billing updates, estimate modifications, and time entries across both platforms in real time so your team always views current data.
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Search and update instead of creating duplicates
Check existing client and contact records in FreshBooks before creating new profiles from Clio activity updates, keeping your database clean.
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Handle payment status changes automatically
Advance matter statuses in Clio and trigger receipt emails when invoice payments are successfully processed in FreshBooks.
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Extend your workflow to Slack or Gmail
Connect your core Clio and FreshBooks automation to Slack or Gmail to notify teams, send client receipts, and streamline communications.
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Who is Clio + FreshBooks integration for?

Legal practices, accounting teams, and firm administrators looking to eliminate manual data entry between client matter management and financial billing platforms.

Managing partners
Managing partners
Billing specialists
Billing specialists
Client relations managers
Client relations managers
Firm administrators
Firm administrators
Associate attorneys
Associate attorneys
Compliance officers
Compliance officers
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Managing partners
You're reviewing financial reports in FreshBooks based on billable hours logged in Clio, but the revenue numbers are always stale because hours are exported manually once a week โ€” with this integration, every time entry and invoice updates in real time so your financial dashboard stays current.
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Billing specialists
You're monitoring client payments in FreshBooks to update matter statuses in Clio, but payments sit unnoticed until clients call, delaying case progression โ€” connecting these apps means every payment alert immediately updates the matching matter.
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Client relations managers
You're fielding client inquiries about invoice statuses and matter progress, but financial data and legal records live in separate silos, forcing you to check multiple platforms โ€” this integration means matter updates and billing records sync automatically for instant client reporting.
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Firm administrators
You're manually copying client details and time entries from Clio into FreshBooks across hundreds of active cases, but high case volumes lead to missed billable items โ€” automating both apps means every new task and time entry flows instantly into your accounting system.
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Associate attorneys
You're finishing legal work in Clio and waiting for billing confirmation in FreshBooks before starting the next phase, but handovers get delayed by administrative backlogs โ€” with this integration, billing triggers and matter notes move seamlessly without manual handoffs.
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Compliance officers
You're auditing financial transactions against client matter records, but missing cross-platform entries leave gaps in your compliance trail โ€” connecting these apps means every document and payment creates a complete, verified audit history.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect Clio to FreshBooks?
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How are time entries synced between Clio and FreshBooks?
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