Integrations and provider connections
Which capabilities depend on an external provider, what “Provider connection required” means, and what works without one.
- Plans
- Varies by capability
- Availability
- Provider connection required
- For
- Administrators, Owners
- In KontoCore
Settings → Integrations
Full API: Advanced and above. Custom connectors: Enterprise agreement.
What this does
A missing provider is not a plan limitation — it means the external service isn’t connected or configured yet. Availability and any pass-through cost are disclosed before activation.
Provider-dependent capabilities
| Capability | Without provider | With provider |
|---|---|---|
| Live bank links | Statement import and manual entry | Automatic transaction feeds |
| QuickBooks Online migration | File export import | Direct read-only connection |
| Payroll | Manual payroll import | Connected synchronization (Autonomous) |
| Document intake by email | Upload and drag-and-drop | Scan-to-email inbox |
| Automated sales tax / e-filing | Configured rates and liability tracking | Address-level calculation and filing |
Related articles
Banking overviewAdd bank and card accounts, bring in transactions by live connection or statement import, review them, and reconcile.Migrating from QuickBooks OnlineUse the direct connector when configured, or file exports, and understand what the source does not expose.Employees and payroll importMaintain the employee directory, import payroll journals, and prepare for W-2 reporting.Documents and evidenceUpload receipts and documents, organize the library, link evidence to transactions, and use Intelligent Document Intake where available.
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Last reviewed September 25, 2026