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Add, customize, and share invoices in HoneyBook

Learn how to add an invoice to a HoneyBook smart file, customize its design, use HoneyBook AI to edit it, and share it with clients — on the web or in the mobile app

Invoices in HoneyBook make it easy to request and collect payments as part of your client workflow. You can add an invoice to any smart file, pair it with a contract or services block, customize it to match your brand, and share it with clients in just a few steps.


Add an invoice to a smart file

Invoices are added using the Invoice & pay block. You can't add an invoice to a page that already has a services, contract, or scheduler block.

📣 Note

You can include one invoice per smart file. An invoice block always includes a payment page.

On the web — add to an existing page

  1. Select Add block Add a block

  2. Under “Actions,” select Invoice & pay

  3. Select Add to new page, then:

On the web — add to a new page

  1. At the top of the smart file builder, select Manage your pages Manage your pages

  2. Select + Add page

  3. Select:

In the mobile app

  1. Select Add block Add a block > Invoice & Pay > Create page & add, then:

📣 Note

Recurring invoices and service-selection invoices can't be edited in the mobile app.


Use HoneyBook AI to build or edit an invoice

Select Edit your invoice with AI Edit your invoice with AI while building your invoice. HoneyBook AI can help you:

  • Add services

  • Adjust pricing and quantities

  • Update units and taxes

  • Undo any changes


Customize the invoice design

  1. Hover over the invoice block, then select Settings icon Settings (gear icon)

  2. Select:

    • Design in the sidebar (web), or

    • Edit color & layout (mobile app)

  3. To apply your company’s default theme, select Customize theme icon Customize theme (palette icon) in the top-right corner

Adjust layout

Show or hide header fields

  • Company logo

  • Company details

  • Invoice title

  • Bill to (recipient name)

  • Purchase order (PO)

  • Project details

Show or hide columns

  • Image

  • Quantity & unit price

  • Unit

  • Service charge

  • Tax

📚 Tips

  • Hiding a column removes it from view but keeps totals accurate

  • You can edit most text directly inside the invoice block


Create an invoice template on the web (optional)

If you share similar invoices often, save time with a reusable template.

  1. From the navigation menu, select Templates > File templates

  2. Select Create new > Invoice

  3. Name the template

  4. Add services and adjust the design

  5. Select Update template

    • To use the template for a client, select Use template and choose an existing or new project


Share the invoice

When your invoice is ready:

  • On the web: Select Share, customize your message and recipients, and select Send

  • In the mobile app: Select Share, then choose:

    • Share via email

    • Create link

    • Manage file access

Clients can view and complete the invoice on any device.


Still have questions? Feel free to send us a message by clicking the Question Mark icon on any HoneyBook page. Our team is always happy to help!