i do not have bank linked in my accounts. i have the invoice and the payment in separate transactions. How can i match them. How can i get a paid receipt?

Before we begin, how did you record the invoice payment in QuickBooks Online (QBO)? If you recorded it as a direct Bank Deposit, we need to route it through Accounts Receivable (A/R) so it can link to the invoice and generate a paid receipt.

Here is how to update the deposit:

1. Find the deposit transaction in your bank register or Chart of Accounts and click Edit.
2. Scroll to the Add funds to this deposit section.
3. On the line item for this payment, select your customer's name under the Received From column.
4. Change the Account column to Accounts Receivable.
5. Enter the payment amount and click Save and close.

Now, let's link it to the invoice:

1. Go to the +Create, then select Receive payment.
2. Choose your customer from the dropdown.
3. Under Outstanding Transactions, check the box next to the invoice.
4. Under Credits, check the box next to the deposit you just edited.
5. The total amount received at the top should say 0.00. Click Save and close.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reply below/