Set how invoices and estimates are numbered
Choose the prefix, digits, year and reset rule for each document series in Settings, Numbering.
- In the app
- SettingsNumbering
- Who
- Owners and admins
Each kind of document has its own series and counter. Numbers are handed out one at a time and never repeat.
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Open Settings, then Numbering
The top of the page shows the next number in each series. Pick the one to change: Invoice, Estimate, Credit note, Receipt or Proforma invoice.
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Set the format
Under The number, set the Prefix, Separator, Digits and Start at. The examples and Next number out update as you type.
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Choose what the number includes
Tick The year, and Two digits rather than four for 26 instead of 2026. Tick The month if you want it.
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Choose when the series resets
Under Resetting, keep one continuous series or pick Every year or Every month. A series that resets needs the year, or the month, in the number to stay unique.
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Allow typed numbers if you are moving from another system
Turn on Let staff type a number by hand to continue an old series or correct a mistake. A number already used is always refused.
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Save the series
Press the save button, which names the series, for example Save invoice numbering.
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