> ## Documentation Index
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# Create a Payment Link

> Create Standard Payment Links and UPI Payment Links.

You can create Payment Links using:

* [Razorpay Curlec Dashboard](#create-a-standard-payment-link-from-dashboard)
* [API](/docs/api/payments/payment-links#create-payment-link)

## Create a Standard Payment Link From Dashboard

You can create a Standard Payment Link to accept payments from your customers. When you create a Payment Link, it moves to **Issued** state by default.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="To create a Standard Payment Link:">
    1. Log in to the Dashboard.
    2. Navigate to **Payment Links**.
    3. Click **+ Create Payment Link**.
    4. Click **Standard Payment Link**.
    5. Enter the required details in the Standard Payment Link pop-up page.
           <ul>
             <li>**Amount** (Mandatory): Select the currency and amount for the Payment Link. For example, select `RM` and enter`1000` for `RM1,000`.</li>
             <li>**Payment For** (Optional): Enter a description entered. For example, `School fees for Siti Aisyah`.</li>
             <li>**Customer Details** (Optional): Enter the customer's email and phone number. For example, `9876543210` and `siti.aisyah@example.com`.</li>
             <li>**Notify via Email** (Optional): Select this option if you want us to send the Payment Link to the customer via email. Available only if you have entered the customer's email.</li>
             <li>**Notify via SMS** (Optional): Select this option if you want us to send the Payment Link to the customer via SMS. Available only if you have entered the customer's phone number.</li>
             <li>**Reference Id** (Optional): Provide a unique reference number for the link. For example, `Adbb001`.</li>
             <li>**Link Expiry** (Optional): The date and time at which the Payment Link should expire.</li>
             <li>**Notes** (Optional): Provide the internal notes for the Payment Link. For example:<ul><li>Title (key): Acme Corp.</li><li>Description (value): Birthday cake Feb.</li></ul></li>
           </ul>
    6. Review the details and click **Create Payment Link**.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Make Test Payments for Payment Links

<Info>
  **Handy Tips**

  We recommend you to create Payment Links in **Test Mode** for testing purposes.
</Info>

<Warning>
  **Test Mode Limit**

  In test mode, you can create up to 30 Payment Links per business. If you need to create more than 30 Payment Links for testing purposes, contact  [Razorpay Curlec Support](https://curlec.com/support/).
</Warning>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="To make test payments for Payment Links:">
    1. Log in to the Dashboard.

    2. Navigate to **Payment Links**.

    3. Select the Payment Links you wish to test.

    4. Copy the link URL and open it in your browser.

    5. Select the payment method of your choice and proceed with the payment.

    6. Select **Success** or **Failure**, depending on which flow you wish to test.

    7. You should see a confirmation message depending on the flow you have selected.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Create a Payment Link Using API

You can create a Payment Link using:

* [Create a Standard Payment Link API](/docs/api/payments/payment-links/create-standard)
* [Create a UPI Payment Link API](/docs/api/payments/payment-links/create-upi)

#### Related Information

* [FAQs](/docs/payments/payment-links/faqs)
* [Payment Links APIs](/docs/payments/payment-links/apis)