> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stayonhire.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stayonhire.com/billing/invoicing/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

How to get started using billing for the first time in StayOnHire. This page is for users that have an understanding of invoicing  processes.

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## Activate Billing Features

First, let's begin by activating Billing features in our StayOnHire account on the [Settings > Billing](https://app.stayonhire.com/org/billing/) page. 

Click the 'Activate' button:

<figure><img src="https://50563950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lzplo2osBdXGzFtPu2f%2Fuploads%2FKV6euqhxpOpNaXSDyh8J%2FScreenshot%202024-05-08%20at%207.22.05%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&amp;token=0124a808-22dd-4ca2-a01c-0e64a432041f" alt=""><figcaption><p>An inactive billing settings page</p></figcaption></figure>

Your page will now begin showing billing-related settings. We'll cover how each of these settings work in the following guide: [Configure & Setup Billing](/billing/invoicing/getting-started/configure-and-setup.md)&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://50563950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lzplo2osBdXGzFtPu2f%2Fuploads%2FQZk7fCNkUViyIWYi98vV%2FScreenshot%202024-05-08%20at%207.37.06%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&amp;token=d77f0fd6-ef1b-4801-8b53-7c3d716475c0" alt=""><figcaption><p>An activated billing settings page</p></figcaption></figure>

## Billing Visibility

Once activated, you will see a feature titled "Billing" will become visible in your main menu on the left hand side. This page can be viewed in a 'Calendar' or 'Table' view, depending on your preferences.

<figure><img src="https://50563950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lzplo2osBdXGzFtPu2f%2Fuploads%2FqNMq0HMDtL9CpTk24dGd%2FScreenshot%202024-07-27%20at%201.46.31%E2%80%AFPM%20(3).png?alt=media&amp;token=706842d6-b538-4965-911c-42f0aa5ad00a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Accessing the billing page from your main menu on the left</p></figcaption></figure>

Jobs will also begin displaying a new Billing tab, that will list all billable items and invoices linked to a job:

<figure><img src="https://50563950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lzplo2osBdXGzFtPu2f%2Fuploads%2FNguqqydjOf0hz0k0pLvA%2FScreenshot%202024-07-27%20at%201.42.45%E2%80%AFPM%20(3).png?alt=media&amp;token=3b278473-438d-4965-8e11-40f7d04113a1" alt=""><figcaption><p>The billing tab of a job from the Planning page</p></figcaption></figure>