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How to create a client

Clients are the people or businesses you send invoices to. You must create at least one client before you can create an invoice.

Quick overview

Clients are the people or businesses you send invoices to. You must create at least one client before you can create an invoice.

Step 1: Go to the clients page

  1. Log in to your Maplr account
  2. From your dashboard, click Clients in the top navigation
  3. Click the “Create client” button

Step 2: Enter client details

Fill out the client’s information. This will be used when creating invoices and sending them.

Client name

The name of the person or business.

Examples:

  • John Smith
  • ABC Construction Ltd.

Email address

The client’s email address.

  • Used when sending invoices
  • Make sure it is entered correctly

👉 If no email is provided, you can still create invoices, but you’ll need to share them manually.

Phone number (optional)

Add a phone number if you want it stored for reference.

Address (optional)

Enter the client’s billing address.

This may include:

  • Street address
  • City
  • Province
  • Postal code

👉 This can appear on invoices for a more professional look.

Notes (optional)

Add internal notes about the client.

Examples:

  • Preferred payment method
  • Special instructions
  • Project details

⚠️ Notes are for your reference and are not shown to the client.

Step 3: Save your client

Click “Save client” to add them to your account.

Once saved, you can:

  • Select them when creating invoices
  • Edit their details anytime
  • Manage all clients from the Clients page

What’s next?

Now that you’ve created a client, you can:

  • 👉 Create your first invoice
  • 👉 Send invoices directly to your client
  • 👉 Track payments and activity
💡 Pro tips
  • Keep client details up to date to avoid invoice issues
  • Double-check email addresses before sending invoices
  • Use clear business names for easy organization


Want a guided setup?

We can walk you through Maplr invoicing, GST/HST, PST & QST, and client workflows.