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# How Payment Link Works

> Create Payment Links and send them to customers to receive payments and perform other actions.

Understand the complete end-to-end flow about how you can use Razorpay Payment Links.

<img src="https://curlec.com/docs/build/browser/assets/images/payment-links-pl-workflow.jpg" alt="payment link flow" width="800" />

## Workflow

The steps given below give a detailed view on the lifecycle of a Payment Link.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Step 1: Create a Payment Link">
    [Create a Payment Link](/docs/payments/payment-links/create) by providing all the required details. You can set an expiry date and enable partial payments.

    <Info>
      **Handy Tips**

      You can [update](/docs/payments/payment-links/edit) or create a [duplicate](/docs/payments/payment-links/duplicate) Payment Link.

      **Payment Links APIs** <br />

      * [Create a Payment Link](/docs/api/payments/payment-links/create-standard)
      * [Edit a Payment Link](/docs/api/payments/payment-links/update-standard)
      * [Cancel a Payment Link](/docs/api/payments/payment-links/cancel-standard)
    </Info>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 2: Send a Payment Link">
    Send a Payment Link to a customer via email and/or SMS. The customer receives the link via SMS and email. They can open the link and pay using one of the available [payment methods](/docs/payments/payment-links#list-of-supported-payment-methods).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 3: Receive Payments">
    The customer clicks the Payment Link and tries to make the payment.

    * The customer makes the payment. If [partial payment](/docs/payments/payment-links/partial-payments) is enabled, the customer can choose the amount to be paid.
    * The customer chooses the mode of payment.

    The customer makes a successful payment. The Payment Link is marked as `paid` or `partially` paid. You receive a notification about the payment.

    <Info>
      **Handy Tips**

      After the payment is captured, the amount is settled to your account as per the settlement schedule. Know more about [payments](/docs/payments/payments), [settlements](/docs/payments/settlements)  and [refunds](/docs/payments/refunds)  .
    </Info>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 4: Track Payment Links and Reports">
    * **Notifications:** You receive notifications regarding activity on Payment Links via emails and webhook. Know more about [subscribing to Webhooks](/docs/payments/payment-links/subscribe-to-webhooks).
    * **Track Payments:** Track payments made against the issued Payment Links on Dashboard. Click **Payment Links** from the left menu. All the links are listed with their status under Payment Links.
    * **Reports:** Detailed insights can be gained using reports and real-time data on the Dashboard. These reports can then be used for accounting and reconciliation purposes. Know more about [reports](/docs/payments/dashboard/reports#payment-links).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

#### Related Information

<ul>
  <li><a href="/docs/payments/payment-links" target="_blank">Payment Links</a></li>
  <li><a href="/docs/payments/payment-links/faqs" target="_blank">FAQs</a></li>
  <li><a href="/docs/payments/payment-links/apis" target="_blank">Payment Links APIs</a></li>
</ul>