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# How Payment Link Works

> Understand the complete end-to-end flow about how you can use Razorpay Payment Links.

## Workflow

The steps given below give a detailed view on the lifecycle of a Payment Link.

### Step 1: Create a Payment Link

[Create a Payment Link](/payments/payment-links/create) by providing all the required details. You can set an expiry date and enable partial payments.

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  You can [update](/payments/payment-links/edit) or create a [duplicate](/payments/payment-links/duplicate) Payment Link.

  **Payment Links APIs**

  * [Create a Payment Link](/api/payments/payment-links/create-standard)
  * [Edit a Payment Link](/api/payments/payment-links/update-standard)
  * [Cancel a Payment Link](/api/payments/payment-links/cancel-standard)
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### Step 2: Send a Payment Link

Send a Payment Link to a customer via email and/or SMS. The customer receives the link via SMS and email. They can open the link and pay using one of the available [payment methods](/payments/payment-links#list-of-supported-payment-methods).

### Step 3: Receive Payments

The customer clicks the Payment Link and tries to make the payment.

* The customer makes the payment. If [partial payment](/payments/payment-links/partial-payments) is enabled, the customer can choose the amount to be paid.
* The customer chooses the mode of payment.

The customer makes a successful payment. The Payment Link 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 Payment Links and Reports

* **Notifications:** You receive notifications regarding activity on Payment Links via emails and webhook. Know more about [subscribing to Webhooks](/payments/payment-links/subscribe-to-webhooks).
* **Track Payments:** Track payments made against the issued Payment Links on Dashboard. Click **Payment Links** from the left menu. All the links are listed with their status under Payment Links.
* **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#payment-links).

#### Related Information

* [Payment Links](/payments/payment-links)

* [FAQs](/payments/payment-links/faqs)

* [Payment Links APIs](/payments/payment-links/apis)