# How To Charge Customers Manually In Admin Panel

Managing customer payments manually through an admin panel can be a crucial
aspect of running an online store or business. Whether it's for processing
custom orders, handling specific customer requests, or managing invoices, having
a clear process in place is essential. In this guide, we'll walk you through the
steps to charge customers manually using an admin panel.


STEP 1: LOGIN TO YOUR ADMIN PANEL

Start by logging into your admin panel. This is typically accessed through a URL
specific to your store, such as store-name.yourdomain.com/admin
[http://store-name.yourdomain.com/admin]. Enter your credentials to log in.


STEP 2: NAVIGATE TO CUSTOMERS

Once logged in, navigate to the Customers section within your admin panel. This
is where you can manage customer accounts and details.


STEP 3: CREATE A NEW CUSTOMER (IF NEEDED)

If the customer you want to charge manually doesn't already exist in your store,
you'll need to create a new customer profile. Click on the "Create New" button
and fill in the required details such as email, a random password, first name,
and last name. Then, click "Submit" to create the customer profile.




STEP 4: GO TO ORDERS

Next, navigate to the Orders section in your admin panel. This is where you can
create new orders and manage existing ones.


STEP 5: CREATE A NEW ORDER

Click on the "Create New" button within the Orders section to start creating a
new order.


STEP 6: SELECT THE CUSTOMER

In the new order form, select the customer you want to charge manually from the
customer dropdown menu. If you've just created a new customer profile, they
should appear in this list.


STEP 7: ADD ITEMS TO THE ORDER

Click on the "Add Item" button to add products or services to the order. Select
the appropriate product(s) that the customer is purchasing.


STEP 8: SET PAYMENT STATUS TO PENDING

In the order form, set the Payment Status to "Pending" since this order is still
awaiting payment.




STEP 9: SUBMIT THE ORDER

Once you've added the items and set the payment status to pending, click
"Submit" to create the order.




STEP 10: CHARGE ORDER MANUALLY

After submitting the order, a new button labeled "Charge Order Manually" will
appear. Click on this button to proceed with manually charging the customer.


STEP 11: SELECT PAYMENT COLLECTION MODE AND METHOD

In the manual charge interface, select the desired payment collection mode (such
as request payment, auto charge customer, charge immediately) and the specific
payment method you'll be using to collect the payment from the customer.


STEP 12: CREATE THE INVOICE

Click on the "Create Invoice" button to generate an invoice for the order and
initiate the payment collection process based on the selected payment method.




STEP 13: CONFIRM PAYMENT

Once the invoice is created, the customer will be charged according to the
payment collection mode and method you've chosen. Verify the payment details and
confirm that the transaction has been processed successfully.


STEP 14: MONITOR AND EDIT THE INVOICE (IF NEEDED)

If you need to monitor or make any edits (Only if the Collection mode was
request payment or auto charge) to the invoice, you can do so by clicking on the
"View Invoice in Stripe" button next to the Stripe Invoice ID.





By following these step-by-step instructions, you can effectively charge
customers manually through your admin panel, ensuring smooth and accurate
payment processing for your business. Customizing the payment collection modes
and methods based on your specific requirements allows for flexibility and
convenience in managing customer transactions.