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How to start tracking expenses in Telegram

Set up Tabby in under two minutes: run /start, pick your currency, then log your first expense by texting it. No app to install and no spreadsheet.

1

Run the /start command

Type /start in your Telegram chat with Tabby to begin setting things up.

2

Complete your onboarding

Tabby will guide you through the onboarding process, including setting your country and currency. You'll also be prompted to set up your default account.

3

Add your first expense

Simply type something like 12 lunch in the chat to log your first expense. Tabby's AI will automatically categorize it for you.

You can also log multiple expenses at once by separating them with commas:

12 lunch, 5 coffee, 3 snack

Pro tip:

You can also add a date to backdate an expense, e.g. <code>12 lunch 25/6</code> to log it on June 25th.

4

View your dashboard

Open the Tabby mini app to see your dashboard: net totals, spending breakdowns, and category charts, all updated in real time.

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