MuneroHQ

User Guide

Everything you need to know to get started with MuneroHQ.

Quick Setup

1

Complete your Business Profile

After signing up, go to Business Settings in the sidebar. Enter your legal business name, email, province, and any tax registration numbers you hold (GST/HST number, and PST or QST number if applicable). This information appears on every invoice and drives automatic tax calculation. Save your profile before creating any invoices.

2

Add your first customer

Go to Customers in the sidebar and click Add Customer. Enter their name, email address, and province. Customers are reusable — you only need to add them once and they'll be available for all future invoices. If you have no customers yet, the New Invoice page will prompt you to add one first.

3

Create and send your first invoice

Go to Invoices and click New Invoice. Select your customer, then either describe the work in plain English for an AI-generated draft, or click Switch to manual entry to enter line items directly. Review the draft, set payment terms if needed, and click Create Invoice. From the invoice detail page, click Send Invoice to email it to your customer with a card payment link, e-transfer instructions, or no payment block.

Invoice Lifecycle

D

Draft

The invoice has been created but not yet sent. You can download the PDF or void a draft invoice. Drafts are not visible to your customer.

S

Sent

The invoice has been emailed to your customer. If a due date has passed, it automatically shows as Overdue in your invoice list — no action needed. You can resend, mark as paid, or void a sent invoice.

P

Paid

Payment has been received — either automatically via Stripe card payment or manually marked paid by you. Paid invoices are final and cannot be voided.

V

Void

The invoice has been cancelled. Void invoices are kept for your records but are excluded from all revenue reports.

Key Features

AI Invoice Drafting

On the New Invoice page, describe the work in plain English and click Generate Draft. The AI reads your description and fills in line items, quantities, unit prices, and dates. Review the result, edit any line items you want, then click Create Invoice.

Two dates are required in your description: the invoice date (today or earlier) and the service date (when the work was done or scheduled). Free plan: 20 drafts/month. Pro: unlimited.

Send an Invoice

From any Draft invoice, click Send Invoice. You will be prompted to choose a payment method:

Pay by card — a Stripe payment link is embedded in the email. Customers can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Link.

Pay by e-transfer — your e-transfer email address appears in the email. No Stripe account needed for this option.

Invoice only — sends the invoice without any payment instructions. Use this for bank transfers or pre-arranged payments.

Stripe Connect (Card Payments)

To accept card payments, go to Business Settings and click Connect Stripe. This uses Stripe Connect Express — a one-time setup where you connect or create a Stripe account. Card payments from your customers go directly to your Stripe account. MuneroHQ never holds your funds.

Once connected, a banner on the Invoices page confirms your Stripe account is active. You can disconnect at any time from Business Settings.

Mark as Paid (Manual)

For e-transfer, cash, cheque, or bank transfer payments, open the invoice detail page and click Mark as Paid. You can optionally notify your customer by email at the same time. The invoice moves to Paid status immediately.

Revenue Dashboard

See your total revenue, tax collected by type (GST, HST, PST, QST), top customers, month-over-month earnings, card payment fees, and net deposited — all from paid invoices. Pro plan only.

Copy Previous Invoice

Duplicate any previous invoice as a starting point — customer, line items, and payment terms are all pre-filled. Great for recurring work or repeat customers. Available on Free and Pro plans.

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Custom Invoice Numbers

Override the auto-generated invoice number with your own. Useful if you are migrating from another invoicing system and want to maintain your existing numbering sequence. Available on Free and Pro plans.

Canadian Tax Handling

MuneroHQ automatically applies the correct GST, HST, PST, or QST based on your business province and registration status. No manual tax lookups needed. Available on Free and Pro plans.

Enter your GST/HST, PST (BC, SK, MB), or QST (QC) registration numbers in Business Settings. MuneroHQ will apply the correct taxes to every invoice and display your registration numbers on PDFs for CRA compliance.

Province / Territory Federal Tax Provincial Tax
OntarioHST 13%
Nova ScotiaHST 14%
New BrunswickHST 15%
Newfoundland & LabradorHST 15%
Prince Edward IslandHST 15%
AlbertaGST 5%
YukonGST 5%
Northwest TerritoriesGST 5%
NunavutGST 5%
British ColumbiaGST 5%PST 7%
SaskatchewanGST 5%PST 6%
ManitobaGST 5%PST 7%
QuebecGST 5%QST 9.975%

Tax calculations are based on standard GST/HST/PST/QST rates for service-based businesses. If your business has specific tax requirements, consult a tax professional.

Free vs Pro

Feature Free Pro — $19 CAD/month or $190 CAD/year
Invoices Up to 5 Unlimited
AI invoice drafting Up to 20/month Unlimited
PDF downloads
GST/HST/PST/QST calculation
Email delivery (PDF attached)
Card payment link (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit, Google Pay, Apple Pay)
Manual mark as paid (cash, e-transfer, cheque, bank transfer)
Complete invoice history & status tracking
E-transfer payment instructions
Payment confirmation emails to customers
Custom invoice numbers
Copy previous invoice
Stripe Connect (direct bank payouts)
Revenue dashboard
Card payment fees & net deposited (dashboard)
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Tips & Common Questions

How do I upgrade to Pro?

Go to Subscription in the sidebar and click Upgrade to Pro. You'll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout page to enter your payment details. Once payment is confirmed your account is upgraded instantly.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Go to Subscription in the sidebar and click Manage Subscription. This opens the Stripe customer portal — select Cancel Plan to cancel. Your Pro access remains active until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are issued for unused days.

Do I need to add a customer first?

Yes — customers must exist before you can create an invoice. Add them under the Customers section.

How does the AI drafting work?

On the New Invoice page, select a customer and type a plain English description of the work, then click Generate Draft. The AI reads your description and fills in line items, quantities, and unit prices. Review the result, then click Create Invoice to save.

Two dates are required — include both in your description or the draft will fail:

  • Invoice date — the date you are issuing the invoice. Cannot be in the future.
  • Service date — the date the work was performed or is scheduled. Can be in the future (e.g. for work already agreed upon but not yet completed).

Good example:

Website redesign, 8 hours at $120/hr. Work completed March 1, 2026. Invoice date March 5, 2026.

Tips for a good description:

  • Include what the work was, the quantity (hours, units, etc.), and the rate.
  • Always include both the invoice date and the date the work was done.
  • The invoice date cannot be in the future — use today's date or earlier.
  • The service date can be in the future — useful for scheduled work already agreed upon.
  • Keep the description under 2,000 characters.
  • If your description is too vague (e.g. just "invoice"), the AI cannot generate line items — add more detail.
  • AI drafts are limited to 20 line items per invoice. For invoices with more than 20 line items, use manual entry instead.
Can I edit my business or customer details?

Yes — go to Business Settings in the sidebar to update your business information. To update a customer, click Edit next to their name on the Customers page.

Can I edit an invoice after creating it?

Invoices cannot be edited once created. If you need to correct an error, create a new invoice and note the revision in the work description.

Which email address does the invoice come from?

Invoices are sent from invoices@munerohq.com — this ensures reliable delivery. The Reply-To is set to your business email (as configured in Business Settings), so when your customer replies to the invoice email, it goes directly to you.

Can I resend an invoice after it has been sent?

Yes — open the invoice detail page and click Resend Invoice to send a fresh copy to your customer. You can choose the payment method again when resending.

How do I follow up with a customer on an overdue invoice?

Invoices that have passed their due date are automatically marked Overdue in your invoice list — you can see this status. To follow up, open the invoice detail page and click Resend Invoice to send a fresh reminder email. Alternatively, when the invoice was originally sent your customer was emailed and you were CC'd — you can reply directly to that email thread to follow up personally. Your customer can also still use the original Stripe payment link (if one was included) to pay at any time.

How does manual invoice line item entry work?

On the New Invoice page, click Switch to manual entry below the AI draft section. You'll see a line items table where you can add rows with a description, quantity, and unit price (in CAD). Click Add Line Item to add more rows. Taxes are calculated and shown automatically based on your business province and registration. Manual entry has no monthly limits and is available on both Free and Pro plans.

Does MuneroHQ suggest previous services when creating an invoice?

Yes — when you select a customer on the New Invoice page, MuneroHQ automatically loads services you have previously billed to that customer. As you type in a line item description, matching suggestions appear in a dropdown — up to 20 top suggestions, ordered by most frequently used. Click a suggestion to fill in the description, quantity, and unit price from your last invoice for that service. This works in both AI-assisted and manual entry modes.

How do I search for invoices?

On the Invoices page, use the search bar at the top to search by invoice number or customer name. You can also filter by status (Draft, Sent, Paid, Overdue, etc.) using the status filter dropdown. Both search and filter can be used together.

How do I search for customers?

On the Customers page, use the search bar to filter customers by name or email address in real time.

Can I archive or restore a customer?

Yes — on the Customers page, click Archive next to any active customer to hide them from your active list. Archived customers won't appear when creating a new invoice. Note: you can't archive a customer who has open (draft or sent) invoices — void or collect payment first. To restore an archived customer, click the Archived tab on the Customers page and click Restore. You can also archive or restore from the customer's edit page using the button at the bottom.

How do I change my password?

Go to Account Settings in the sidebar (under your email at the bottom). Enter your current password and your new password, then click Update Password — if you've forgotten your password, use the Forgot password link on the login page to reset it by email.

Is there a mobile app?

MuneroHQ is a web app designed for desktop browsers. There is no iOS or Android app at this time. You can access it from any modern desktop or laptop browser.

Can I add my business logo to invoices?

Custom logos and invoice branding are planned for a future update. MuneroHQ currently generates clean, professional invoices with your business details included automatically.

Can I manage multiple businesses under one account?

Not yet — each MuneroHQ account is linked to one business profile. If you operate more than one business, you will need a separate account for each. Support for multiple businesses per account is planned for a future update.

Can I set a due date or payment terms on an invoice?

Yes — when creating an invoice, expand the Payment Terms section to choose from:

  • No terms — no due date is shown on the invoice.
  • Due on Receipt — payment is expected immediately.
  • Net 7 / Net 15 / Net 30 / Net 60 — due date is calculated from the invoice date.
  • Custom date — pick a specific due date.

The due date appears on the PDF and in the invoice detail view. It is for your records and your client's reference — MuneroHQ does not send automatic reminders when a due date passes.

What happens when a Stripe payment fails on my Pro subscription?

If your Pro subscription payment fails, MuneroHQ sends you (the account owner) an email with a link to update your payment method. Your customer invoices are not affected — this is only about your MuneroHQ subscription billing. Go to Subscription in the sidebar to update your card.

How do I know when a customer pays?

When a customer pays by card, the invoice is automatically marked Paid your customer receives a payment receipt by email and you receive a payment notification confirming the invoice has been paid — for payments collected outside MuneroHQ (e-transfer, cash, cheque, bank transfer), mark the invoice paid manually by clicking Mark as Paid on the invoice detail page and optionally notify your customer by email at the same time.

What is the AI quota and what happens when I hit the limit?

On the Free plan, you get 20 AI-assisted invoice drafts per month. The quota resets on the 1st of each month. You can check your current usage under the AI draft section on the New Invoice page. Once you hit the limit, AI drafting is disabled for the rest of the month — you can still create invoices using manual entry at any time with no limits. Upgrading to Pro removes the monthly AI quota entirely.

What is the e-transfer email and where do I set it?

Your e-transfer email is the address you include on invoices when customers pay by e-transfer. By default it is your business email, but you can set a separate e-transfer email in Business Settings under the E-Transfer Email field — useful if you use a dedicated address for Interac e-transfer deposits. This address appears in the invoice email and on the PDF when you choose Pay by e-transfer.

How do I connect Stripe to accept card payments?

Go to Business Settings in the sidebar and click Connect Stripe to go through the Stripe Connect Express onboarding and connect or create a Stripe account. Once connected, card payments from your customers go directly into your Stripe account and then to your bank. MuneroHQ never holds your funds. You only need to do this once.

Can I copy or duplicate a previous invoice?

Yes — open any invoice detail page and click Copy Invoice to create a new draft pre-filled with the same customer, line items, payment terms, and service date. You can adjust anything before saving. Useful for recurring work or repeat customers.

Can I set a custom invoice number?

Yes — when creating an invoice, expand the Invoice Number field to override the auto-generated number (INV-0001, INV-0002, etc.) with your own. Useful if you are migrating from another invoicing system and want to keep your numbering sequence continuous. The number must be unique within your account.

Does my customer get a confirmation when they pay?

Yes — two ways. When a customer pays by card, they automatically receive a payment receipt by email — no action required on your part. When you manually mark an invoice paid (e-transfer, cash, cheque, bank transfer), you can optionally notify your customer by email at the same time — there is a checkbox in the Mark as Paid flow.

What does "net deposited" mean? What are card payment fees?

Card payment fees are the Stripe processing fees deducted from each payment (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, depending on your Stripe plan). Net deposited is your total revenue minus those fees — the amount that actually reaches your bank. Both figures are shown in the Revenue Dashboard on the Pro plan.

Is my data secure?

All data is stored securely. Payments are processed by Stripe — MuneroHQ never stores card details.

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