Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 5 min | Tier: All Plans
Late payments slow your business down. DreamFlow’s automated invoice reminders send polite nudges before and after the due date, so you get paid on time without awkward manual followups.
Setting Up Reminders
- Navigate to CRM > Invoices and open any invoice, or go to Settings > Billing > Invoice Defaults to set global defaults.
- In the Reminders section, configure when reminders are sent:
- Before Due — 3 days, 1 day, or same day (choose one or more)
- After Due (Overdue) — 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days
- Customize the Email Template for each reminder. DreamFlow pre-fills merge fields like {{client_name}}, {{invoice_number}}, {{amount_due}}, and {{due_date}}.
- Toggle Auto-Send on to send reminders automatically, or leave it off to review each reminder before it goes out.
- Click Save.
Overdue Escalation
For invoices that remain unpaid after multiple reminders:
- DreamFlow flags the invoice as Overdue in your dashboard and the contact’s timeline.
- After 30 days overdue, the invoice moves to Collections status.
- You can add a Late Fee (flat or percentage) in invoice settings that automatically applies after the grace period.
Tip
The most effective reminder schedule: 3 days before due (friendly heads-up), 1 day after due (gentle nudge), and 7 days after due (firmer request with payment link). Keep the tone professional and include a direct “Pay Now” button.
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