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Step 1: Create an invoice in your Notion database

First create a new entry in your invoices database in Notion and set the Status to “Ready”
Here’s an example that shows the invoices database with a new invoice. Notice the “Ready” status value.

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Step 2: Generate the invoice in Notion Invoice

Once you have an invoice in Notion set to “Ready”, open your web browser, go to https://notioninvoice.com and log into your Notion Invoice account.
In the left hand panel, click on “+ New Invoice” and select the template you want to us OR if you’re on the Dashboard, you can also click on “Create a new invoice”.

Step 3: Preview the invoice

A preview of your invoice will be displayed.

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If you have more than one invoice in Notion that has the “Ready” status, you will see a dropdown at the top of the preview for you to select the invoice you want to create.

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When you’re happy with how your invoice looks, you can create your invoice.

Step 4: Create the PDF invoice

Create and email the invoice, or