Where can I integrate Zoho Creator with other apps?

Where can I integrate Zoho Creator with other apps?

Zoho Creator offers powerful integration capabilities that allow you to connect with both Zoho ecosystem apps and third-party platforms, enabling seamless data flow, automation, and functionality extension across your business tools.

Where and How Integrations Are Set Up in Zoho Creator

1. Connections (Settings > Integration > Connections)

Connections store the API credentials needed to connect to external apps securely. You use these when writing Deluge scripts or creating workflows that make API calls.

  • Found under: Setup > Developer Space > Connections

  • Example: Connecting to Google Drive, Zoho CRM, Twilio, PayPal, etc.

  • Supports: OAuth 2.0 and Basic Auth

2. Workflows (Form > Workflow > Action > Integration Tasks)

Within form workflows, you can trigger integration tasks such as:

  • Send Email using Zoho Mail or Gmail

  • Push data to Zoho CRM

  • Call external APIs (via Deluge invokeURL)

  • Create a calendar event in Google Calendar

  • Send messages to Slack or Microsoft Teams

3. Integrations Module

Some integrations are built-in and ready to configure:

  • Zoho Apps:

    • Zoho CRM

    • Zoho Books

    • Zoho Invoice

    • Zoho Sign

    • Zoho Analytics (for advanced reporting)

  • Other Popular Tools:

    • Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive, Calendar)

    • QuickBooks

    • Stripe / PayPal

    • Twilio (SMS/Voice)

    • Zapier / Make.com (for no-code integrations)

4. Webhooks

Webhooks are used to send data from Zoho Creator to another application when an event occurs.

  • Where: Added in workflow settings

  • Example: Notify your ERP system when a new order is placed

  • Use: Requires the external system to have a receiving API endpoint

5. REST API (For Developers)

Zoho Creator apps can also be accessed programmatically using REST APIs.

  • You can send, retrieve, update, or delete data using external apps.

  • Useful for custom applications or enterprise systems.

6. Portals & Embeds

While not traditional integrations, you can:

  • Embed Zoho Creator forms or reports on websites (HTML iframe or script).

  • Use Portals to give clients access to Creator apps, linked to other tools like payment gateways or support systems.

Best Practices

  • Use Connections for secure and reusable integrations.

  • Test APIs using Postman before implementing in Creator.

  • Set up error logging for API responses.

  • Keep API keys and credentials in encrypted format.

Why Integration Matters

  • Automates data sync between tools

  • Eliminates manual data entry

  • Enhances productivity and reduces errors

  • Enables end-to-end business process automation

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