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

# Invoices

> Learn how to view, download, and manage your monthly invoices in DCDeploy. Invoices provide a detailed record of your usage, charges, and billing information.

## Overview

Invoices in **DCDeploy** are generated automatically at the end of each billing cycle.\
They contain a detailed breakdown of:

* **Monthly usage charges** (compute, storage, bandwidth, databases, repos).
* **Environment-wise usage summary**.
* **Taxes (if applicable)**.
* **Billing details** (based on the info you provided in the Billing Information form).

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## Accessing Invoices

1. Navigate to **Settings → Usage and Billing**.
2. Scroll to the **Invoices** section.
3. Select the billing month you want to view.
4. Click **Download PDF** to save the invoice.

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## Invoice Details

Each invoice contains:

* **Invoice number** – unique identifier for your records.
* **Billing period** – start and end dates of usage.
* **Customer details** – name, email, and billing address you provided.
* **Usage summary** – charges grouped by environments and services.
* **Payment status** – Paid / Pending.
* **Downloadable PDF** – for accounting and compliance.

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## Updating Billing Information

* Invoices pull information from the **Billing Information** form.
* Ensure your **Name, Address, GST/Business details** are correct before the billing cycle ends.
* If you update after invoice generation, changes will only apply to **future invoices**.

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## Business & Compliance

* You can mark your account as **Business** to include company details.
* GST/compliance-ready invoices are automatically generated.
* Use invoices for bookkeeping, accounting, and audits.

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## Best Practices

* Always download and archive invoices for your records.
* Verify billing details before the billing cycle closes.
* Use **Business invoices** for tax and compliance reporting.
* Compare invoice usage summary with the **Usage dashboard** for accuracy.

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