> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.firmhouse.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mark invoices paid externally > Mark Firmhouse invoices as paid directly from the Portal when payments are made outside the platform, like bank transfers or in-person payments. You can easily mark invoices as paid directly from the Portal, simplifying the management of payments made outside the Firmhouse platform. ## How It Works ### Steps 1. Navigate to the invoice overview on the subscription detail page 2. Find the dropdown menu for outstanding invoices and select **Mark invoice as paid** mark_invoice_paid 3. Confirm the action when prompted to ensure the action is intentional ## What Happens Next Once you confirm the action: **Paid Payment Recorded**: A "Paid" payment record is automatically generated, and the invoice is immediately marked as paid. This clearly reflects that the payment was made outside of Firmhouse. **External Payment Label**: An "External payment" label is added to the payment record, making it clear that this payment was processed outside of the Firmhouse platform. external_payment This feature enhances transparency and gives you more control over your invoices, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow when handling payments made through external channels.