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TaylorHeating
Level 3

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

This just started happening again to us this week!!

Giovann_G
Moderator

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

Thanks for letting us know, Taylor.

 

Invoice reminders are automatically sent if this feature is enabled or you've set up recurring transactions. Let's make sure it's turned off to prevent this from happening.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under Your Company, select Account and settings.
  3. Click the Sales tab.
  4. Select the Reminders edit pencil icon.
  5. Click the Automatic invoice reminders to off.
  6. Select Save and then Done.

 

You can follow the steps below if you use a recurring template. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Gear  icon, then select Recurring Transactions.
  2. Find the recurring template and click Edit.
  3. In your Options section, untick Automatically send emails.
  4. Select Save template.

 

If all the setting is turned off, you may experience some browser-related issue caused by too much cache stored on your browser. To isolate this, open your QuickBooks Online account using an incognito window. Use the following shortcut keys below:

 

  • Google Chrome: press Ctrl + Shift + N 
  • Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge: press Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Safari: press Command + Shift + N

 

If this works, let's clean your browser's cache and cookies. If not, you can use another compatible browser. If the issue persists, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Online Support. They have the tools to pull up your account and submit a ticket for further investigation.

 

In addition, you can use these links for guidance. These contain instructions on how to personalize and record invoice payments:

 

 

I'm always ready to help you if you need further assistance with invoice reminders. Keep safe and enjoy your day.

TaylorHeating
Level 3

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

We have had the setting off for months. All of a sudden it is on, randomly! 

TB12345
Level 1

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

Two years later and the problem still persists I share the same frustration and wish there was some way to resolve this. I am sure everyone on this feed has had tough conversations with customers and have likely lost business due to this technical fault I wish there was a way QB could right their wrong.

Jamie0330
Level 1

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

Are there any steps on how to setup Automatic notices for QB Desktop invoice reminders?

LouiseG
QuickBooks Team

All of a sudden QB is automatically sending invoice and invoice reminders for invoices I have set up in the system. I don't want this to happen. How do I make it stop?

Yes, Jamie. There's a step to setting up automatic notices for QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) invoice reminders. I'd be glad to guide you on how to proceed and accomplish this task.

 

To begin with, ensure that automated payment reminders for invoices and statements are enabled from your company preferences. Here's how:

 

  1. Navigate to the Edit menu, then select Preferences.
  2. Select the Payments tab, then select Company Preferences.
  3. Under Do you want to send payment reminders? select Yes.
  4. Set the time and frequency for receiving reminders to review and approve payments.
  5. Select OK, then Finish.

 

After that, you can create a reminder that automates sending invoices to your customer. Please proceed to these steps:

 

  1. Go to the Customers menu, and select Payment Reminders.
  2. Pick Schedule Payment Reminders.
  3. To create a new payment reminder, click on New schedule and give the reminder a name.
  4. Click on the Select customer group dropdown, then Add New.
  5. Enter a name for the mailing list, then select Next.
  6. Select the customers you want to add to the list, then select Save.
  7. From the new list, select Add Reminder.
  8. From When do you want to send this reminder? choose how many days before or after the due date to send the reminder.
  9. Customize the message to fit your business. You can add a new field by selecting the Insert Field drop-down.
  10. Once finished, select OK.

 

For thorough information about this process, feel free to check this article: Create automated payment reminders for invoices and statements.

 

Once you're ready to receive customer payments, review this material for guidance: Record an invoice payment.

 

You're more than welcome to drop by if you have additional questions about setting up reminders in QBDT. Let me know and I'll lend a hand again.

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