Paid Vs. Unpaid?

To avoid possible confusion regarding the status of an invoice and how it gets updated through its timeline, below you will find the two most common states an invoice will be listed.

Unpaid: Once you send an invoice to someone, it is automatically categorized as unpaid. Changing an invoice status from unpaid to paid will be done manually unless you process payments through one of Invoice Maker's third-party Payment Processors that automatically update the invoice status (see Payments article). Then, it will automatically be categorized as unpaid until payment is made in full.

Paid: If you are collecting payment directly, you will mark the invoice as paid manually by using the "Add Payment" button. Suppose you are processing payments through one of Invoice Maker's third-party payment Processors that do not automatically update its status (Venmo, Cash App, etc.). In that case, this status will automatically be categorized as paid once payment is made in full, and the invoice reflects a $0.00 balance due.