ERPNext Integration Module — Powerful, Connected & Fully Automated Business Ecosystem
The ERPNext Integration Module is one of the most powerful features of the ERPNext system. It enables businesses to connect ERPNext with third-party applications, platforms, APIs, payment gateways, communication tools, eCommerce websites, SMS services, and automation tools.
With this module, ERPNext becomes the central hub of all business operations, eliminating the need for manual work or switching between multiple systems.
In today’s digital world, companies use numerous tools:
- Email systems
- Online payment gateways
- Google productivity tools
- WhatsApp and messaging platforms
- eCommerce websites
- Shipping and logistics APIs
- CRMs
- Accounting and banking apps
The ERPNext Integration Module ensures all these systems work together smoothly — enabling automatic data sync, improved workflow accuracy, and faster business operations.
What ERPNext Integration Module Can Do
Supported Integrations
The module supports:
- API Integrations
- Payment Gateway Integrations
- Email & Messaging Integrations
- Google Integrations
- Webhooks
- Webhook Logs
- SMS Gateway Integrations
- eCommerce Integrations
- Custom Scripts
- Server Scripts
- Data Exchange Services
- Authentication Services
- Connected App Settings
Together, these tools ensure that data flows between systems seamlessly without human involvement.
1. Introduction to ERPNext Integration Module
A Powerful Connector for Modern Businesses
The ERPNext Integration Module is designed to link ERPNext with external applications so that:
- Data syncs automatically
- Duplicate data entry is eliminated
- Departments stay aligned
- Records remain accurate
- Response time becomes faster
- eCommerce orders flow into ERPNext
- Payment gateways sync instantly
- Email notifications are automated
- Cloud apps connect effortlessly
In short, it transforms ERPNext into a fully connected digital ecosystem.
2. API Integration — The Heart of Connectivity
ERPNext REST API Features
The ERPNext REST API allows developers to connect ERPNext with almost any modern platform.
Businesses can use ERPNext APIs for:
- Sending data from external apps into ERPNext
- Syncing real-time updates
- Integrating CRMs, ERPs, and accounting platforms
- Building mobile applications
- Sending customers, sales, invoices, items, and leads
Key Features of ERPNext API
- Token-based authentication
- Secure access
- Fully documented
- JSON format
- Supports Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD)
- Custom API creation using Server Scripts
APIs make ERPNext scalable, extendable, and future-ready.
3. Webhooks — Real-Time Automation
What Webhooks Do
Webhooks allow ERPNext to automatically send data to external systems when certain events occur.
For example:
- When a Sales Order is created
- When a Lead is submitted
- When a Payment Entry is made
- When Stock Levels change
Benefits of Webhooks
- Sync eCommerce orders
- Update stock on marketplaces
- Send WhatsApp messages
- Trigger delivery updates
- Send real-time business alerts
Webhook logs help track all executions and troubleshoot errors easily.
4. Payment Gateway Integrations
Supported Payment Gateways
ERPNext supports:
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Razorpay
- Paytm
- Braintree
- Authorize.Net
Benefits of Payment Integration
- Accept online payments
- Send payment links automatically
- Auto-post payment entries
- Reduce manual reconciliation
- Improve customer checkout experience
Invoices can be paid directly through the gateway, and ERPNext updates financial records instantly.
5. Email Integration — Centralized Communication
Supported Email Platforms
ERPNext integrates with:
- Gmail
- Outlook
- Yahoo Mail
- Zoho Mail
- Custom SMTP/IMAP servers
Email Integration Capabilities
- Send/receive emails inside ERP
- Create tickets from emails
- Convert emails into Leads or Opportunities
- Use email templates
- Auto-reply setup
- Department-based routing
This ensures that communication is organized, tracked, and stored in one place.
6. SMS Gateway Integration
Supported SMS Gateways
ERPNext supports:
- Twilio
- Nexmo
- ClickSend
- Local SMS APIs
What You Can Do With SMS Integration
- Send OTPs
- Notify customers
- Send fee reminders
- Delivery updates
- Attendance alerts
- Promotional messages
SMS integration helps businesses communicate instantly with customers and staff.
7. Google Integration — Work Smarter
Built-in Google Sync Features
ERPNext provides seamless integration with Google:
✔ Google Calendar Sync
ERPNext events sync with Google Calendar automatically.
✔ Gmail Sync
Send and receive emails inside ERPNext with Gmail integration.
✔ Google Drive Integration
Attach and share files from Google Drive directly in ERPNext.
Google integration enhances collaboration and keeps data and schedules organized.
8. eCommerce Integrations — Real-Time Store Sync
Supported Platforms
ERPNext integrates with:
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- Amazon
- eBay
- Custom stores
Automated eCommerce Workflow
- Order Sync
- Product Sync
- Customer Sync
- Inventory Sync
- Payment Updates
- Shipment Tracking
This ensures accurate stock management and eliminates manual order processing.
9. Banking & Accounting Integrations
Accounting Sync Capabilities
ERPNext supports API connections for:
- Bank feeds
- Payment gateway syncing
- Automated reconciliation
- Financial integration with third-party apps
This reduces manual workload and increases accuracy for finance teams.
10. Third-Party Integrations
Supported Tools
ERPNext works with many business apps:
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- WhatsApp Business API
- Telegram Bots
- ERP connectors
- AI chatbots
- Report automation tools
These integrations boost communication and workflow automation.
11. Server Scripts & Custom Scripts
What You Can Do
With custom server-side scripting, businesses can:
- Automate workflows
- Build custom APIs
- Modify document behavior
- Create integration triggers
- Write validation rules
- Build middleware for APIs
This ensures that ERPNext adapts to any complex business requirements.
12. Connected App Settings — Secure Integration Management
Set Up Secure Credentials
ERPNext stores integration credentials safely.
Admins can configure:
- Webhook URLs
- API Tokens
- OAuth Apps
- Google Client IDs
- Payment Gateway Keys
- SMS Integration Keys
All sensitive data stays encrypted and secure.
13. Why Businesses Need the Integration Module
Benefits
✔ Automated Data Flow
No duplicate entries — data updates everywhere automatically.
✔ Real-Time Sync
Perfect for eCommerce, CRM, accounts, and logistics.
✔ Minimum Errors
Reduces manual errors significantly.
✔ Faster Processes
Automation boosts productivity.
✔ Better Communication
Email, SMS, WhatsApp — all integrated.
✔ Highly Flexible
Connect ERPNext to any system easily.
✔ Future-Ready
Scales as your business grows.
Final Thoughts — The Backbone of a Connected Business
The ERPNext Integration Module transforms ERPNext into a fully automated, data-driven, and connected business system. It seamlessly links:
- Payment Gateways
- Google Services
- APIs
- SMS Gateways
- eCommerce Stores
- Custom Applications
It reduces manual work, ensures accuracy, automates communication, and keeps all departments aligned.
The Integration Module is the foundation for a modern, efficient, and intelligently connected business ecosystem.