How to Restore a Voided Invoice in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Restore a Voided Invoice in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Search' button.
Tick the checkbox beside 'Include Deleted & Voided' and then tap 'Search to proceed.
Subsequently, find and open the voided invoice you want to restore.
Tap the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
Following that, click 'Copy to Draft Invoice'.
Specify the contact you want to use, then click 'Copy'.
Review the invoice details and make necessary modifications if necessary. Once done, click 'Save & Close'.
After completing these steps, a copy of the voided Xero invoice will be created and saved to your account.
Quick answer: To restore a voided invoice in Xero, navigate to Business, open Invoices, and search with the Include Deleted & Voided option enabled. Open the target invoice, click More Options, and select Copy to Draft Invoice. Specify the contact, review details, and click Save & Close to save the new copy.
About this Xero tutorial
Recover and recreate deleted or voided invoices in Xero by copying them to a new draft. Follow these steps to update and save your records. This guide shows how to restore a Voided Invoice in Xero in 10 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, a copy of the voided Xero invoice will be created and sav...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to restore a Voided Invoice in Xero?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Send a Remittance Advice in Xero, How to Send Bulk Invoices in Xero and How to Send Customer Statements in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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