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# Generate a subscription draft with AI

Subscriptions can use AI to draft recurring invoice line items, the same way invoice drafting does. The prompt templates offered here come from invoice prompt templates whose Use for setting is Subscriptions only or Invoices & Subscriptions.

On a new subscription, select the customer, property, start date, billing cadence, and any other required subscription settings first. When you generate, Essential saves a draft subscription, opens that subscription page, and streams the generated line items there. The generated subscription remains a Draft until you review and activate it.

On an existing subscription, AI generation is available only while the subscription is still Draft. Regenerating replaces the previous AI-generated line items and discounts for that draft, while manually added rows are kept.

After generation, review the recurring invoice template, taxes, discounts, attachments, recipients, and billing settings before activating the subscription. Activation is still a separate step.

> **Where to find it:** Invoices -> Subscriptions -> New Subscription or an existing Draft subscription, then use Generate in the invoice-template section

## Related guides

* [Create a subscription for recurring invoices](/revenue/subscriptions/create-a-subscription-for-recurring-invoices.md)
* [What the subscription page shows](/revenue/subscriptions/what-the-subscription-page-shows.md)
* [Set up invoice prompt templates for AI drafting](/administration/settings/set-up-invoice-prompt-templates-for-ai-drafting.md)
* [Auto-charge vs manual billing on a subscription](/revenue/subscriptions/auto-charge-vs-manual-billing-on-a-subscription.md)


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