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# Recurring invoices

> Set up schedules that automatically generate and send invoices on a cadence.

## What recurring invoices do

A recurring invoice is a schedule that automatically generates and sends an invoice on a set cadence, so you do not have to create the same invoice by hand each period. It is the right tool when you bill the same customer the same way on a regular basis.

Find them in the sidebar under **Invoices > Recurring invoices**.

## Creating a recurring invoice

Recurring invoices are created from a regular invoice, not from a separate form:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Build an invoice">
    Go to **Invoices > Invoices**, click **New invoice**, and fill it out as usual: customer, details, and line items. See [Invoices](/help/shared/invoices) for the full walkthrough.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Turn on recurring">
    In the invoice **Options**, switch on **Make this recurring**. This tells the system to auto-generate and send the invoice on a schedule rather than just once.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the invoice. The schedule now appears under **Invoices > Recurring invoices**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing schedules

The **Recurring invoices** screen lists every active schedule. Until you create one, it shows an empty state reminding you that schedules are created by toggling **Make this recurring** on an invoice.

From this screen you manage your existing schedules, including cancelling one when you no longer want it to send.

<Note>
  A recurring invoice is a schedule, not a single bill. Each time it runs it produces a new invoice that follows your normal invoice rules, including reminders and online payment.
</Note>