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# Share payment links for crypto payments

> Create shareable payment links your clients can use to pay you in USDC across Base, Solana, Celo, Polygon and Arbirtrum — no invoice required.

Payment links are the fastest way to request a specific amount from a client. Unlike invoices, they do not require line items or a formal document structure — you set an amount, optionally add a description and a client, and share the link. Your client opens it in any browser and pays directly in USDC.

Payment links are ideal for quick requests, deposits, retainers, or any situation where you need to get paid without creating a full invoice.

## Supported chains

Your client can pay from any of the following networks. Hedwig detects which chain they are paying from automatically.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Base" icon="circle-dollar-sign">
    Ethereum L2 by Coinbase. Low fees, fast confirmations. USDC is natively supported.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Solana" icon="bolt">
    High-throughput network with near-instant finality. USDC on Solana is widely held.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Celo" icon="leaf">
    Mobile-first EVM chain optimized for payments across Africa. Supports USDC.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Create a payment link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the payment link form">
    Go to **Payments** and tap **Create Payment Link**, or tap **+** from the payment links section on the home screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select or add a client (optional)">
    You can attach the link to a saved client by selecting them from the dropdown. This keeps your payment history organized by client.

    If this is a one-off request, you can skip client selection or type a name directly. Providing a client email lets Hedwig send them the link automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter an amount">
    Type the payment amount. All amounts are in USDC. There is no minimum amount, but the payment page will display the exact USDC value your client needs to send.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a description (optional)">
    Use the **Description** field to explain what the payment is for — *"50% deposit for brand identity project"* or *"Monthly retainer — June."* This appears on the payment page your client sees.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure reminders">
    Leave **Payment reminders** on to have Hedwig notify your client by email as the due date approaches. Toggle it off if you prefer to follow up yourself.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add notes (optional)">
    Any text you add to **Notes** will appear on the payment page. Use this for bank-equivalent details, a thank-you message, or any context your client needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the link">
    Tap **Create Payment Link**. Your link is generated at `hedwigbot.xyz/pay/...` and, if a client email was provided, sent to them immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Share your payment link

Once created, you can distribute the link in any way that works for you:

* **Copy the URL** from the payment links list and paste it into an email, WhatsApp message, or proposal.
* **Share via the share sheet** by tapping the share icon on the link detail screen.
* **Use the QR code** — each payment link has a QR code your client can scan with their phone's camera to open the payment page directly.

<Tip>
  Add your payment link to email signatures, proposals, or your website so clients can pay you without any back-and-forth.
</Tip>

## How your client pays

Your client does not need a Hedwig account. When they open the link:

1. The payment page shows the amount, description, and your name.
2. They connect their crypto wallet (MetaMask, Phantom, Coinbase Wallet, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet).
3. They select their preferred chain and confirm the USDC transaction.
4. The payment page confirms once the transaction is detected on-chain.

You receive a push notification and email as soon as payment is confirmed.

## Payment link statuses

| Status     | Meaning                                           |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Draft**  | Created but not yet sent. Share the URL manually. |
| **Sent**   | Email delivered to your client.                   |
| **Viewed** | Client has opened the payment page.               |
| **Paid**   | Payment confirmed on-chain.                       |

<Note>
  When your client opens the payment page for the first time, Hedwig marks the link as **Viewed** and sends you a push notification. This lets you know your client has seen the request without you needing to follow up.
</Note>