Whether you use Xero, QuickBooks, or prefer working with CSVs, Alaan gives you flexible options to sync your data the way that works best for you. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the three main ways you can connect Alaan with your accounting platform:
Method 1: Direct Integrations
Alaan connects directly with a number of popular accounting platforms. With direct integration, you can sync expenses, receipts, and categories in just a few clicks — no need to manage files or do manual uploads:
MS Finance and Operations
Method 2: CSV Approach
If direct integration isn’t an option for you, Alaan also supports exporting your data as a CSV file. You can create a custom CSV format that matches your accounting tool’s import requirements:
Go to the Accounting tab in your Alaan dashboard.
Click on Ready to Export.
Select the expenses you want to export.
Click More > Download CSV and choose the format you need.
Once downloaded, simply import the file into your accounting software.
Need help setting up your custom format? Check out our CSV Builder Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Method 3: Open API Integration
Prefer a fully automated setup? You can connect via our Open API to push and pull data between Alaan and your accounting system. With the Open API, you can:
Sync transactions and receipts
Import and manage categories, suppliers, and tax codes
Fetch and track expenses programmatically
We’ll provide you with a Client ID and Client Secret, which you’ll use to generate an access token (valid for 30 minutes) for secure communication.
You can authenticate, fetch data, and trigger exports — all via the API.
📘 Check out the API demo here: Open API Auth Demo
📄 Or dive into the full API documentation: API Docs on Postman