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# Is it mandatory to connect ServiceM8 to Xero?

There is no requirement to connect your ServiceM8 and Xero accounts. ServiceM8 works as a stand-alone system, and you can build a workflow in the Invoicing tab to track manual transfer of invoice and payment details into Xero (for example, approve each invoice in ServiceM8 once the manual transfer is done).

However, we recommend using the ServiceM8 and Xero integration. It reduces admin, double-entry, and potential errors.

There is a detailed article in Level 1 of the Learning Roadmap covering invoice management on the ServiceM8 side. You can find the Learning Roadmap from the help icon in the top-right corner of the Online Dashboard, or from the **More** tab in the ServiceM8 app.

## Related resources

* [How invoicing works with a non-integrated accounting package](/help-center/desktop/invoicing/how-invoicing-works-with-a-non-integrated-accounting-package)