# Invoices

## List invoices

> Get a paginated list of invoices with optional filtering

```json
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```

## Create an invoice

> Create a new invoice with line items

```json
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```

## Get an invoice

> Get invoice details by ID

```json
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```

## Archive an invoice

> Archive an invoice

```json
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```

## Get hosted payment link for invoice

> Get a payment link for the specified invoice

```json
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```

## Get invoice PDF link

> Get a signed PDF URL for the specified invoice

```json
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```

## Restore an invoice

> Restore an invoice

```json
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```


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