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# How Invoices Work

> Given below is a complete end-to-end flow about how you can use Razorpay Invoices.

### Step 1: Create an Invoice

[Create an invoice](/payments/invoices/create) by providing all the required details. You can set an expiry date and enable partial payments.

Save the invoice. The invoice is in `draft` status. Know more about [invoice states](/payments/invoices/states).

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  **Handy Tips**

  * You can [update](/payments/invoices/update), [delete](/payments/invoices/delete), or [create a duplicate](/payments/invoices/duplicate) of an invoice in `draft` status.

  * **Invoice APIs**:

  * [Create an invoice](/api/payments/invoices#create-an-invoice)

  * [Update an invoice](/api/payments/invoices#update-an-invoice)

  * [Delete an invoice](/api/payments/invoices#delete-an-invoice)
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### Step 2: Issue an Invoice

[Issue an invoice](/payments/invoices/issue) to a customer via email and/or sms.
The customer receives a notification by email or sms with a payment link using which the customer can pay using one of the available [payment methods](/payments/invoices#list-of-supported-payment-methods).

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  **Handy Tips**

  Use the [Issue an Invoice API](/api/payments/invoices#issue-an-invoice).
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### Step 3: Receive Payments

Customer clicks the payment link and tries to make the payment.

* If [partial payments](/payments/payment-links/partial-payments) payments was enabled, the customer chooses the amount to be paid.
* The customer chooses the mode of payment: Pay Online or Pay via Bank Transfer

Customer makes a successful payment. The invoice is marked as `paid` or `partially paid`. You receive a notification about the payment.

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  **Handy Tips**

  After the payment is captured, the amount is settled to your account as per the settlement schedule. Know more about [payments](/payments/payments), [settlements](/payments/settlements), [refunds](/payments/refunds) and [disputes](/payments/disputes).
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### Step 4: Track Invoices and Reports

* Notifications

You receive notifications regarding activity on invoices via SMS, emails and webhook. Know more about [subscribing to Webhooks](/payments/invoices/subscribe-to-webhooks).

* Track Payments

Track payments made against the issued invoices on Dashboard. Click **Invoices** from the left menu. All the invoices are listed with their status under **Invoices**.

* Reports

Detailed insights can be gained using reports and real-time data on the Dashboard. These reports can then be used for accounting and reconciliation purposes. Know more about [reports](/payments/dashboard/reports).

### Related Information

* [Invoices](/payments/invoices)
* [Invoices States](/payments/invoices/states)
* [Create an Invoice](/payments/invoices/create)
* [Issue an Invoice](/payments/invoices/issue)
* [Search an Invoice](/payments/invoices/search)
* [Update an Invoice](/payments/invoices/update)
* [Duplicate an Invoice](/payments/invoices/duplicate)
* [Delete an Invoice](/payments/invoices/delete)
* [Cancel an Invoice](/payments/invoices/cancel)
* [Download and Print an Invoice](/payments/invoices/download-print)
* [Subscribe to Webhooks](/payments/invoices/subscribe-to-webhooks)
* [Invoice APIs](/payments/invoices/apis)