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July 20, 2025
Question

why are invoices being created not saved as you create them, I am sick of spending 45 mins creating detailed invoices and suddenly its disappeared....useless app ?

  • July 20, 2025
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Why are invoices being created saved as you create them, I am sick of spending 45 mins creating detailed invoices and suddenly its disappeared....useless app

4 replies

July 20, 2025

Yeah, that’s super frustrating. QuickBooks Online doesn’t autosave invoices as you work, you have to hit Save and Close or Save and New manually, or all your edits can disappear if the browser crashes or you get logged out. I’ve lost long invoices before, and it’s honestly one of the most annoying parts of the app. My workaround: I save every few minutes, especially on big invoices, just in case. If you need something with real autosave, there are a few third-party tools out there, and some offer free versions that might cover your needs for smaller volumes. Would love to see QuickBooks finally add autosave, though.

ShyMae
QuickBooks Team
July 20, 2025

I can see how this has affected you and your business workflow, Brhurley, especially after spending so much time creating detailed invoices.

 

Please be aware that the system doesn't automatically save transactions during the creation process, which is why your invoice was not saved.

 

You'll have to click the Save button after entering all the details to save them successfully.

 

If you're inactive for a period, your session will time out, resulting in the loss of any unsaved work. You can adjust the duration of your session by logging in through your web browser and heading to the Account and Settings.

Here's a sample screenshot for visual reference.

 


I also acknowledge that an auto-save feature would be beneficial, as it would save time for both of you, Poll. I recommend submitting your suggestions to our product engineers, as your ideas could lead to valuable updates in the future.
 

To send your feature request using a web browser, follow these steps: 

 

  1. Head to the Gear icon, then select Feedback.
  2. Input your thoughts on implementing an auto-save feature in the box provided.
  3. Click Next to submit.

 

In the meantime, I suggest following the recommended process to avoid any loss of information or following the workaround provided by Poll.

 

If both of you still have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help.

BigRedConsulting
Level 15
July 20, 2025

RE: useless app.

 

That a truly generous and kind description of QuickBooks Online!

March 12, 2026

Poor design. In today's world, there is no reason not to save a draft immediately or only lose a minute or two.
ITS A DRAFT!

March 29, 2026

So annoying just spent an hour writing an invoice and I hit save it says number already used I hit no go back thinking it’ll take me back to edit said invoice then everything is deleted wtf I hate this app

QuickBooks Team
March 29, 2026

Hello, Kw911. I understand your frustration about losing your invoice details. Are you creating the invoice through the mobile app? If so, the "number already used" error happened because the invoice number was a duplicate. Since the app does not auto-save, it cleared your work when you backed out of the error screen instead of allowing you to edit.

 

To prevent receiving this error in the future, you would need to create the invoice with a unique number to ensure it saves successfully.

 

For any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.