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title: Adding Manual Payments
description: "This guide explains how you can easily add manual payments to your system through the provided interface. Navigate to PaddlePress > Payments and Click on \"Add New\" button. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) Fill out the payment form: | **Field Name** | **Description** |…"
url: "https://handyplugins.co/docs/adding-manual-payments/"
updated: "2024-11-29"
category: PaddlePress Pro
---

# Adding Manual Payments

This guide explains how you can easily add manual payments to your system through the provided interface.

Navigate to PaddlePress > Payments and Click on "Add New" button.

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Fill out the payment form:

| **Field Name** | **Description** | **Notes** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **User ID** | Enter the WordPress User ID of the customer. | Required to assign the payment to a specific user. |
| **Payment Type** | Select the type of payment: **Recurring** or **One-time**. | Choose based on whether the payment is a subscription or a single purchase. |
| **Payment Source** | Choose the payment source: **Paddle** or **Manual**. | Use **Manual** for direct payments not tied to Paddle. |
| **Status** | Select the payment status: **Active**, Cancelled, Past Due, Trial | **Active** if the payment is ongoing. |
| **License Key** | Leave blank to auto-generate a license key or enter an existing key. | The system will generate one if empty. |
| **Subscription ID** | Enter the Paddle subscription ID if applicable. | For payments linked to a Paddle subscription. |
| **Product/Price ID** | Enter the Paddle product or price ID (for paddle billing) if applicable. | Links the payment to a specific product or price. |
| **Expiry Date** | Set the expiry date for the subscription or payment. | Leave blank for one-time or unlimited-duration payments. |
| **Receipt URL** | Enter the URL of the payment receipt, if available. | Optional field, useful for referencing receipts. |

### Tips for Managing Payments

- **For Recurring Payments**:
  - Ensure the Subscription ID and Expiry Date are correctly set to avoid mismatches in subscription status. For example if a payment status is cancelled but it will expire in the future date, it will act like active until reaching to the expiration date.
- **For Manual Payments**:
  - If you’re adding a payment not linked to Paddle or another payment processor, use the **Manual** option under **Payment Source**.
- **Adding a License Key**:
  - The system can automatically generate a license key if left blank, streamlining the process.
- **Updating Existing Payments**:
  - To update a previously added payment, locate it in the Payments section, click **Edit**, make changes, and save.