Set the next invoice number

Choose where your business's invoice numbering continues, such as 50000 when moving to Essential from another system.

Where to find it: Settings → Quotes & Invoices → Invoicing → Invoice → Invoice numbering.

You need permission to manage invoicing integrations to change this setting.

1. Enter a whole number in Next invoice number, such as 50000.
2. Click Save in the Invoice numbering section.
3. Create an invoice. It receives 50000, and subsequent invoices receive 50001, 50002, and so on.

The setting applies to new invoices across your business, including recurring invoices. Existing invoices keep their numbers. Your first invoice defaults to 1001 unless you change this setting.

Numbers can only move forward. Draft, voided, and deleted invoices keep their numbers reserved. The number shown in settings is the next available number; if another staff member creates an invoice while you're editing, you may need to refresh and enter a higher number before saving.

If you're continuing from another invoicing system, choose a number above the highest number used there, including invoices you haven't imported into Essential.

Related: Create an invoice.