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# Quotation deadlines
Set expiration dates on quotations in Odoo to create urgency, protect pricing, and improve sales conversion rates.
In the Odoo *Sales* application, quotation deadlines can be used to define how long an offer remains valid. Adding an expiration date encourages faster decision-making from customers and helps businesses avoid honoring outdated pricing or terms.
Deadlines are especially useful in competitive or time-sensitive sales scenarios.
## **Quotation expiration**
Odoo allows you to assign an expiration date directly on each quotation.
To set an expiration date:
- Open the **Sales app**
- Select an existing quotation or click **New**
- Locate the **Expiration** field on the form
- Choose a date using the calendar picker
> **Info**
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> Once the expiration date passes, the quotation is considered no longer valid, helping teams avoid confusion around outdated offers.
> **Tip**
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> Use shorter deadlines for high-demand products or limited-time offers to create urgency and improve conversion rates.
Customers can clearly see the expiration date when viewing the quotation through the portal.
> **Tip**
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> Always preview quotations before sending to ensure the deadline is clearly visible and aligned with your sales strategy.
## **Quotation template expiration**
Instead of setting deadlines manually each time, expiration rules can also be defined at the template level.
To configure this:
- Go to **Sales app ‣ Configuration ‣ Quotation Templates**
- Open an existing template or create a new one
- Enter a value in the **Quotation expires after** field
This value represents the number of days the quotation remains valid from its creation date.
> **Info**
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> When a template is applied, Odoo automatically calculates the expiration date based on this setting.
> **Note**
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> The automatically generated expiration date can still be adjusted manually on the quotation before sending it to the customer.
> **Tip**
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> Use template-based deadlines to maintain consistency across your sales team and reduce manual errors.