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# When invoices are sent from ServiceM8 to Xero, are they draft or approved?

By default, invoices sent from ServiceM8 to Xero are usually set to **Awaiting Approval**. You can change the default behavior to **Approved** in your Xero integration settings.

## Related resources

* [Setting your default invoice status to Awaiting Approval or Approved in Xero](/help-center/servicem8-add-ons/xero/setting-your-default-invoice-status-to-awaiting-approval-or-approved-in-xero)
* [How the sync with Xero works](/help-center/servicem8-add-ons/xero/how-the-sync-with-xero-works)