How to connect Discourse and Square
Create a New Scenario to Connect Discourse and Square
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Discourse, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Discourse or Square will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Discourse or Square, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Discourse Node
Select the Discourse node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Discourse
Click on the Discourse node to configure it. You can modify the Discourse URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Square Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Discourse node, select Square from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Square.

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Authenticate Square
Now, click the Square node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Square settings. Authentication allows you to use Square through Latenode.
Configure the Discourse and Square Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Discourse and Square Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Discourse, Square, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Discourse and Square integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Discourse and Square (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Discourse and Square
Discourse + Square + Slack: When a new user joins a Discourse forum and a new paid order is created in Square for that user, send a welcome message to a dedicated Slack channel.
Square + Discourse + Google Sheets: Track Square sales data; when a new paid order is created, create a post in Discourse summarizing the daily revenue and log the data into Google Sheets.
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About Discourse
Integrate Discourse with Latenode to automate community management. Trigger actions based on new topics or replies. Automatically analyze sentiment, flag urgent issues, and update your CRM. Build custom moderation flows with Latenode's no-code tools, AI nodes, and flexible JavaScript functions, scaling support without manual effort.
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Automate Square tasks in Latenode: sync payments with accounting, trigger fulfillment on successful transactions, and send custom invoices based on CRM data. Use visual workflows to connect Square with other apps, add logic with JS, and scale without step limits. Streamline finance operations.
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FAQ Discourse and Square
How can I connect my Discourse account to Square using Latenode?
To connect your Discourse account to Square on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Discourse and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Discourse and Square accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically create Discourse topics for new Square sales?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to trigger topic creation in Discourse whenever a new sale is recorded in Square, enhancing community engagement with sales activity.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Discourse with Square?
Integrating Discourse with Square allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically create new Discourse topics for significant Square transactions.
- Post Square sales summaries to a dedicated Discourse channel.
- Update Discourse user roles based on Square purchase history.
- Send direct messages in Discourse for Square payment confirmations.
- Generate Square customer reports from Discourse engagement data.
What Discourse event triggers are available when using Latenode?
Latenode supports various Discourse triggers like new topic creation, new user registration, and post updates, enabling reactive automation.
Are there any limitations to the Discourse and Square integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex data transformations between Discourse and Square may require JavaScript coding.
- Real-time updates are subject to Discourse and Square API rate limits.
- Historical data synchronization may require custom scripting due to API constraints.