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# Create Invoice
{% hint style="warning" %} **Edit and View** Invoice access is required.
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### Step 1
Navigate to Dashboard, select **Invoices** on the Side Navigation Menu.
Click **Add Invoice**.
#### Step 2 (Option 1) - Current Customer
Choose a Customer for this Invoice.
#### Step 2 (Option 2) - New Customer
You can start an Invoice and add a new Customer in one step.
### Step 3
Click **Save**. A new Invoice will be created. Click **Edit**.
### Step 4
Update fields as needed.
#### Section 1 - Primary Details
* Due Date - Invoice Due Date.
* Discount - Discount amount to be applied, if applicable.
* Tax Rate - Tax rate on Items, if applicable.
* Main Contact - Select contact from requesting Account.
#### Section 2 - Shipment Address
#### Section 3 - Order Items
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[How do I add an Invoice Item?](/application-docs/invoices/how-do-i-add-an-invoice-item.md)
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[How do I edit an Invoice Item?](/application-docs/invoices/how-do-i-edit-an-invoice-item.md)
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[How do I delete an Invoice Item?](/application-docs/invoices/how-do-i-delete-an-invoice-item.md)
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#### Section 4 - Notes
Add note as needed. The Customer will also see and update this note.
### Step 5
Click **Save** or **Submit to Customer** to send to Customer.
If you choose to **Submit to Customer**, confirm **Submit**. An email notification will be sent to the Customer and this Invoice status will update to **OPEN**.