LUMA makes it easy to create professional invoices that look great and help you get paid faster.
#Create a new invoice
- Go to Invoices
- Click Create invoice
- Fill in the details (see below)
- Choose Send to email immediately, or Save as draft
#Invoice details
#Customer
Select an existing customer or create a new one. You'll need:
- Customer name
- Email address (for sending)
- Optional: Address, VAT number, contact person
#Line items
Add what you're billing for:
- Description: What the item or service is
- Quantity: Number of units
- Price: Unit price
- Tax: Optional tax rate
Add as many line items as needed. The total calculates automatically.
#Invoice settings
- Invoice number: Auto-generated, but you can customize
- Issue date: When the invoice is created
- Due date: When payment is expected
- Currency: Defaults to your base currency, can change per invoice
- Notes: Optional message to your customer
#Sending options
#Send by email
Select Create & Send as your delivery method to email the invoice directly to your customer. They receive a professional email that includes:
- Your logo and company name
- The invoice amount, due date, and invoice number
- A button to view the full invoice online
- A PDF attachment (if enabled)
- A link to pay online (if Stripe is connected)
#Preview the email before sending
When Create & Send is selected, an email icon appears in the toolbar. Click it to open a preview of the exact email your customer will receive. You can customize the subject line, heading, body text, and button label directly from the preview — just click on any text to edit. Changes are saved to your template automatically.
Learn more about email settings →
#Share a link
Copy the invoice link to share via any channel. Your customer can view and pay online.
#Download PDF
Download a PDF to send manually or keep for your records.
#After sending
Track invoice status from the Invoices list:
- Draft: Not sent yet
- Sent: Delivered to customer
- Viewed: Customer opened the invoice
- Paid: Payment received
- Overdue: Past due date, not yet paid
Learn more about tracking invoice status →
#Tips
- Set up your logo and business details in Settings → Invoice for professional branding
- Use recurring invoices for retainer clients
- Enable online payments to get paid faster