1. Account Access

• Active Shopify Store: Make sure your Shopify store is active with full administrative rights to manage apps and integrations.

• Active Xero Account: Confirm that your Xero account is active and that you have administrative privileges to connect apps and configure settings.

2. Authentication Credentials

• Credentials Ready: Gather your login information for both Shopify and Xero. These are crucial for secure authentication during integration.

3. Understanding Your Business Workflow

• Business Processes: Have a foundational understanding of your order management, payment collection, fulfillment, inventory processes, and reporting needs. This insight will help you configure the integration effectively and ensure data flows match your actual business operations.