How to fix: Invoice numbers stay same on recurring transactions in QuickBooks Online

Case: With recurring transactions none of the invoice numbers ever change. They are the same month to month, as well as across multiple customers with same invoice number. It is becoming a huge problem getting paid from Customers (Clients) when they see the same invoice number every month.

First, we will need to turn on Custom Transaction numbers. You can do this by going to the Company Gear icon (upper right corner) > Company Settings under Settings > Sales > Sales Form Content > check “Custom Transaction Numbers” > ON > Save.

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Now, go to the Company Gear icon again > Lists > Recurring Transactions. Delete the “Invoice number” from the field and Save.

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