> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arkata.mt/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payments

> Recording payments against invoices.

# Payments

When a client pays an invoice (or part of it), you record the payment in Arkata to keep your billing records accurate.

## Recording a payment

1. Open the invoice
2. Click **Record Payment**
3. Enter the amount received and the date
4. Save

## Partial payments

If a client pays in instalments, record each payment separately. The invoice status will move to **Partially Paid** until the full amount is received, then automatically become **Paid**.

## Payment history

Each invoice shows a list of all payments recorded against it, with dates and amounts. This gives you a clear picture of what's been settled and what's still outstanding.

## Billing dashboard

The **Billing Dashboard** (accessible from the sidebar) gives you a firm-wide view of:

* Outstanding invoices
* Overdue payments
* Total billed vs total received
* Revenue by project or client