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

# Quick start using Dashboard

Use this guide to create and send an invoice from the [PayPal Business Dashboard](https://www.paypal.com/mep/dashboard), using only commonly used and required fields—no code required.

## Prerequisites

* Create a [PayPal Business account](https://www.paypal.com/business/open-business-account).
* (Optional) Use a test email you can access, not your PayPal business email.

## Create and send an invoice

1. Log in to your PayPal Business account.
2. Select **Create** > **Invoice**.
3. Fill out the customer details. An email is required to send an invoice to customer’s email address.
4. In the **Items** section, select **New Item**​ to add a product or service.
5. Select **Amount only** and add the item details. For example, set **Name** to “Consulting Services”, and **Amount** to `100.00`.
6. Select **Add**.
7. Review the invoice details, confirm that the invoice total is calculated automatically from your line items, and ensure that the customer email address is correct.
8. Select the **Preview** button to review the invoice and verify the customer, items, and total.​
9. Select **Send** to finalize and submit this invoice.
10. Select **Done** to close the invoice preview.