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How do I access Xero Central?

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Emma Newman

Published Mar 20, 2026

How do I access Xero Central?

  1. To log in to Xero, go to the Xero login screen. To log in to Xero Central, click Login at the top of any Xero Central page.
  2. Enter your email address and password, then click Log in.
  3. If you use MFA, follow the steps in Xero to authenticate your login.

Moreover, what is XERO Central?

Xero Central is the support and learning site for Xero's business and partner products. Search for support articles, access courses and webinars, start a discussion with other customers, or raise a case with Xero Support.

Likewise, why can't I log into Xero? If you're the subscriber and you can't access your email account or log in to Xero Central then you'll need to Contact Xero support. When you do, please provide your Xero user email address. If our support team can match and verify the Xero user address with the subscription then they can reset it.

Just so, how long does it take to learn XERO?

3-4 weeks

Is Xero hard to learn?

Easy to understand

As much as you find it hard to understand accounts, Xero will make it easy for you. One of the greatest strengths of Xero accounting is the simplicity and user-friendliness of the software. All the web-based bundles offered by Xero are intended for non-accountants.

How much does XERO training cost?

Learn more about the Xero Accounting Beginners' Certificate Training Courses (NOW Available Separately from $99!)

Can I call XERO?

We don't offer inbound phone support so we don't have a telephone number you can call, but we do make calls to help you when needed. Just go to Xero Central and, if the support articles don't answer your question, you can get in touch with details and ask us to phone you.

How do I get Xero certified?

Register for a Xero certification
  1. Log in to Xero Central.
  2. Select the Learning tab, then click Choose a learning programme.
  3. Choose a certification, then click Register.

How can I learn XERO for free?

If there's one place to learn Xero Accounting for free that gets everyone excited, it's Xero U. This online learning tool offers both online and live courses for the knowledge hungry. Webinars are also available on the site along with schedules for live events.

How do you add a salary in Xero?

Click the draft pay run to open it. Click the employee's name to open their payslip. Click Reset Payslip to bring through the new salary and wage details.

Apply updated salary and wages or hours to a draft pay run

  1. Click Add Earnings Line.
  2. Select the Earnings Rate (eg Ordinary Hours).
  3. Click OK.

How do I learn XERO?

The first step to learning how Xero works is to watch the 'Getting Started with Xero' video,
  1. Set up your bank account feeds.
  2. Set up your chart of accounts.
  3. Reconcile often.
  4. Set up your organisation details.
  5. Set up your financial settings.
  6. Add users.
  7. Add your company's branding.
  8. Add payment services.

Can you contact Xero by phone?

We don't have a support phone number, but we do call customers if we need to. If you come across a phone number on the internet that claims to be Xero support or charges for support, it's fraudulent.

Is Xero certification worth?

Completing Xero Certification is a great step towards having a very solid understanding of all things cloud accounting and of Xero and that can't be a bad thing? It's also a set of skills that the 350,000+ customers will also value very highly too.

What's the difference between Xero and QuickBooks?

Features. Xero and QuickBooks both have an incredible number of features. For example, both Xero and QB offer invoicing, but QuickBooks offers more invoice templates. Both also have time tracking, but Xero only lets you attach time to projects while QB lets you track employee hours and unbillable hours as well.

Which is easier to use QuickBooks or XERO?

Xero is easy to use but has powerful features under the hood. The service is well suited to those businesses that work with an external accountant. However, it is more complex to set up than QuickBooks Online. While QuickBooks has a more attractive interface, Sage One is ultimately easier and more logical to use.

Is the XERO app free?

The Xero Accounting app helps you stay connected to your business on the go. Run your business from anywhere with confidence. The Xero Accounting app is free with every subscription, so why not try it today.

Is Xero easy to use?

Easy To Use: The biggest response by far is that Xero is easy to use. Many accountants like Xero for this reason as well because they can teach their customers how to use the software quickly. Several even say that they like the software better than QuickBooks.

Is XERO a good accounting software?

The Verdict. Xero is the best accounting software for growing companies. Its service plans and features easily accommodate the different stages (and needs) of small businesses.

How do you use Xero in accounting?

Here are 13 steps to get you started using Xero to get a better handle on your finances.
  1. Watch the 'Xero Dashboard' video.
  2. Set up your organisation details.
  3. Set up your financial settings.
  4. Add your company's branding.
  5. Set up your chart of accounts.
  6. Set up your bank account feed.
  7. Reconcile often.
  8. Set up payroll.

How do I reconcile in Xero?

Bank reconciliation is the process to confirm that all the transactions in your bank accounts are recorded in your business accounting records. In Xero, this is done on the Reconcile tab, by matching bank statement lines from your bank account on the left against transactions in Xero on the right.

Is Xero similar to Sage?

Xero is great for start-ups and those with limited knowledge, whereas Sage 50 is better suited to more complex businesses with a stronger financial knowledge. As we deal with a number of charity clients, we would also recommend both accounting packages for charities.

How do I login to my Xero account?

To log in to Xero, go to https://login.xero.com/identity/user/login. To log in to Xero Central, click Login at the top of any Xero Central page. Enter your email address and password. Click Log in.

Is Xero having issues today?

If you can't login to Xero, let us know. No incidents reported today. No incidents reported.

Why is XERO not updating?

If you still can't refresh your feed, try logging into your internet banking. Check our Bank Feed Status page (Xero Blog) to see if we're aware of any technical issues with your particular bank. If the error doesn't clear after 48 hours and you're able to log into your online banking, please contact Xero Support.

How do I contact Xero?

How to contact Xero for help and support. When you're looking for answers, start by searching support articles in Xero Central. Then, if you still have questions, click the Get in Touch button at the bottom of any support article and we'll get back to you as soon as we can by email.

What are some of the ways you can contact Xero support?

Going through Xero Central to get answers

You can get there via the help icon in your Xero product, or by going direct to support.xero.com from any device. That includes from Xero business edition, Xero Expenses, Xero Payroll, Xero Projects and Xero HQ.

How do you become a Bronze partner in Xero?

Xero champion criteria and rewards
  1. Xero partner for 12 months + bronze partner status level.
  2. Earned 10 more points in the past 12 months OR using Xero for your practice (within the last 31 days)
  3. Two Xero certifications, with one being advisor certification.