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FieldNation is an on-demand field workforce platform that connects businesses with skilled technicians. This guide outlines how to integrate FieldNation with Zuper, a work order management platform, to enable seamless bi-directional synchronization of job-related information. The integration allows users to:
  • Push work order details from Zuper to FieldNation.
  • Sync status updates, notes, and attachments from FieldNation to Zuper.
  • Track FieldNation job details directly from Zuper.

Installing FieldNation in Zuper

Follow these steps to install and configure the FieldNation app in Zuper:
  1. Once you are logged in to your Zuper Account, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and click on “App Store.”
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  1. Select the “Workforce and Time Tracking” option and choose “FieldNation.” Select the “Install App” button.
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  • Fill in the following fields to connect Zuper and Fieldnation.
    • Zuper API Key (Mandatory Field) - Enter the Zuper API key. Refer to How to Generate a Zuper API Key for guidance.
    • Environment (Mandatory Field) – Enter Zuper’s Environment name. This can be either “Sandbox” or ” Production.”
    • Field Nation OAuth Client ID (Mandatory Field)  - Enter the OAuth Client ID from the Field Nation account. 
    •  Field Nation OAuth Client Secret (Mandatory Field)  - Enter the OAuth Client Secret from the Field Nation account.
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    Note: You must have a FieldNation account with REST API and Webhooks enabled to obtain the OAuth Client ID and Client Secret.
    Important: Click Generate New Secret in FieldNation to obtain a new Client ID and Client Secret. Copy these from the pop-up and update them in Zuper, replacing any existing credentials. The “Copy link” button in the FieldNation REST API will not work.
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    Warning: The old “Client ID and Client Secret” should be replaced with the existing copied Client ID and client secret, respectively. 
    • Field Nation User Name (Mandatory Field) – Enter the user name of the Field Nation.
    • Field Nation Password (Mandatory Field) – Enter the password of the Field Nation.
    • Push to Field Nation on (Mandatory Field)  – The action to push data to Field Nation whenever “Status Update,” “Assignment,” or “Status Update and Assignment.”
    Note: If selecting “Status Update” or “Status Update and Assignment,” ensure an active “Status” is configured for the job category in Zuper.
    • Work Order Creation Status – Enter the status of the work order from Field Nation.
    • Work Order Creation User and Team – Enter the user and team responsible for work order creation. The recommended format for the input: User and Team should have ”:” Colon separator, followed by ”;” semi-colon, and select “No” to avoid syncing the next set.  (A sample format: Alex: Team California; Peter: Team NewYork). 
    • Category Mapping– Map FieldNation categories to Zuper categories, separated by the “Semi-Colon”(;).
    • Sync Notes from Field Nation to Zuper – Select “Yes” to sync notes from Field Nation to Zuper, and select “No” to avoid syncing notes from Field Nation to Zuper. 
    • Sync attachments from Field Nation to Zuper– Select “Yes” to sync attachments from Field Nation to Zuper, and select “No” to avoid syncing attachments from Field Nation to Zuper.
  • Select the “Update” button to integrate Zuper with Field Nation.
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Field Nation and FieldNation and Zuper Status Mapping

The following table maps equivalent statuses between FieldNation and Zuper:
Field NationZuper
On My WayOn My Way
Work DoneCompleted
PostponedOn Hold
CanceledCanceled
Checked-InStarted

How the Zuper-FieldNation Integration Works

The integration enables bi-directional synchronization between Zuper and FieldNation, ensuring seamless data flow for work orders.  Sync Work orders from the Zuper to FieldNation:
  1. The type of work and the payment details are updated in Zuper and synced with FieldNation based on the category mapping. Fn N 06 Pn
  2. The schedule details and attachments on FieldNation are updated on Zuper. Fn N 07 Pn
  3. FieldNation job details can be tracked from the Zuper Job module in a single click. Under the Other Details section, locate the FieldNation ID and click Open Link to view the work order in FieldNation. Fn N 08 Pn
  4. Track scheduled job times directly within Zuper. Fn N 09 Pn

Uninstalling FieldNation from Zuper

To remove the FieldNation integration from Zuper:
  1. Once you are logged in to your Zuper Account, click on your Profile Picture on the top right corner of the screen & click on “App Store.”
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  1. Select the “Workforce and Time Tracking” option and choose “FieldNation.” Select the “Install App” button.
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  1. Click on the “Uninstall App” button.
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  1. The FieldNation app will be uninstalled successfully.
Fn N 13 Pn The business can easily ensure that the work order gets updated on Zuper in sync with FieldNation. In addition, with the bi-directional data flow, job details get updated on both apps (FieldNation & Zuper).