Updated Aug 7, 2023
How to send an invoice to your client. For information on how to create an invoice, click here. To edit or delete an invoice, click here.
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Send an invoice manually
Sending an invoice requires two steps:
Add the invoice to the clientâs project
Go to Projects >> Invoices to add an invoice. There are two ways to add an invoice:
Click Packages to add an invoice template. Editing the package directly within the project wonât change the package template.
Click New Line Item to create an invoice within the project.
Send the invoice
You may want to preview your invoice to ensure all applicable details are on the invoice before you send it. When youâre ready, click Send >> Via Email to create an email draft with the invoice appearing as a link.
Edit the default invoice email by going to Templates >> Canned Emails >> Edit Templates >> Send Invoice.
Download the invoice as a PDF
Click Send >> Open in New Window to download the invoice as a PDF, then email the PDF as an attachment. Sending an email with a PDF canât be automated.
Send an invoice automatically
To send an invoice automatically, you'll need to use a workflow â specifically with the Send Primary Invoice workflow action.
A workflow always sends your primary invoice â this only matters if you have multiple invoices in the same project.
FAQ
I added an invoice to the clientâs project but I donât see it.
I added an invoice to the clientâs project but I donât see it.
Click Invoice List to see all available invoices.
The invoice isn't sending and I am getting an error.
The invoice isn't sending and I am getting an error.
There may be an issue with your email connection. Go to Settings >> Emails to disconnect and reconnect your email.
How do I see if an invoice has been sent and read by a client?
How do I see if an invoice has been sent and read by a client?
Go to the clientâs project and click the Emails tab. Select the email with the invoice link. Under the email, you'll see whether the email has been sent and read.