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Pre-built Connectors

Out-of-the-box integrations with leading field service management platforms - no code required for standard workflows.


What Are Pre-built Connectors?

Pre-built connectors are configuration-driven integrations managed by Field Nation's Integration Broker middleware. Instead of building custom API integrations, you configure field mappings and business rules through a web interface. Field Nation handles authentication, data transformation, retries, and error recovery automatically.

Key Benefits

No Code Required

Configure through UI - no API development needed for standard workflows

Maintained by Field Nation

Updates, security patches, and API changes handled automatically

Built-in Error Handling

Automatic retries, dead letter queues, and detailed error logging

Bidirectional Sync

Work orders flow both ways - create in either system, sync status automatically


Supported Platforms

Field Nation provides pre-built connectors for 9 platforms:

Professional Services Automation

Autotask - Datto Autotask PSA integration for ticket and work order synchronization

ConnectWise - ConnectWise Manage integration for service ticket management

ServiceNow - ServiceNow ITSM for incident and work order management

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CRM & Support

Salesforce - Salesforce Service Cloud integration with Flows and Outbound Messages

Freshdesk - Freshdesk ticketing system integration

View all CRM connectors →

ERP & Project Management

NetSuite - NetSuite ERP integration for work order and service management

Quickbase - Bidirectional sync between Quickbase applications and Field Nation

Smartsheet - Smartsheet project management data synchronization

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Universal Integration

REST Connector - Connect any system with an OpenAPI specification

  • Upload your OpenAPI spec file
  • Configure endpoints (create, read, update)
  • Map fields through UI
  • Basic authentication support

Perfect for systems not covered by out-of-the-box connectors.

Learn more about REST Connector →


How Pre-built Connectors Work

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Configuration in Field Nation

Configure authentication credentials, specify the external object to integrate, and set up field mappings through the Integration Broker UI.

External Platform Setup

Configure webhooks or triggers in your external system to notify Field Nation when records are created or updated.

Automatic Synchronization

The Integration Broker handles bidirectional sync:

  • Creates Field Nation work orders from external records
  • Syncs status changes, assignments, and completions back to external system
  • Maintains data consistency with automatic retries

When to Use Pre-built Connectors


Common Use Cases

Dispatch from CRM

Automatically create Field Nation work orders when a Case, Ticket, or Opportunity reaches a specific status (e.g., "On-site Required").

Status Synchronization

Reflect work order status changes (assigned, in progress, completed) back to your originating system in real-time.

Provider Communication

Sync comments and messages between Field Nation technicians and your internal team through the external platform.

Financial Tracking

Update work order costs, invoices, and payment status in your ERP or accounting system automatically.


Feature Comparison

FeaturePre-built ConnectorsREST API + Webhooks
Setup TimeHours to daysDays to weeks
Development RequiredConfiguration onlyFull development
CustomizationHigh (via JSONNET)Unlimited
MaintenanceField NationYour team
CostLowerHigher (dev time)
API UpdatesHandled automaticallyManual updates
Error HandlingBuilt-inCustom implementation
Best ForStandard workflowsCustom workflows

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Architecture Overview

Pre-built connectors use Field Nation's Integration Broker - a microservices-based middleware that:

  • Authenticates with external platforms (OAuth, API keys, Basic Auth)
  • Discovers Fields automatically from external system metadata
  • Transforms Data using configurable field mappings and JSONNET
  • Queues Messages with Redis for reliable delivery and retries
  • Handles Errors with automatic retries, dead letter queues, and alerting

Learn more about broker architecture →


Getting Started

Prerequisites

What you need before setting up a connector

Choose Your Platform

Select from 9 supported platforms

Configuration Guide

Learn how to map fields and transform data

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions


Platform Guides

Select your platform to get started:

Salesforce

Integrate with Salesforce Service Cloud

ServiceNow

Connect ServiceNow ITSM

Autotask

Sync with Datto Autotask PSA

ConnectWise

Integrate ConnectWise Manage

Freshdesk

Connect Freshdesk ticketing

NetSuite

Integrate NetSuite ERP

Quickbase

Sync Quickbase applications

Smartsheet

Connect Smartsheet projects

REST Connector

Universal OpenAPI-based integration


Support & Resources

  • Support Portal: app.fieldnation.com/support-cases
  • Phone Support: +1 877-573-4353 (24/7)
  • Status Page: status.fieldnation.com

Complete support resources →


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Getting Started

Prerequisites and common setup steps for configuring Field Nation pre-built connectors.

On this page

What Are Pre-built Connectors?
Key Benefits
Supported Platforms
Professional Services Automation
CRM & Support
ERP & Project Management
Universal Integration
How Pre-built Connectors Work
Configuration in Field Nation
External Platform Setup
Automatic Synchronization
When to Use Pre-built Connectors
Common Use Cases
Dispatch from CRM
Status Synchronization
Provider Communication
Financial Tracking
Feature Comparison
Architecture Overview
Getting Started
Platform Guides
Support & Resources